Suspect Brandishes Knife After Being Caught Shoplifting

A 48-year-old man was arrested for allegedly pulling out a knife and threatening store employees after being caught shoplifting at TJ Maxx in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Luis Morales of Bridgeport was observed concealing $311 worth of clothing and leaving the store around 1:54 p.m., Friday, May 10, said Fairfield Police Chief Christopher Lyddy. While leaving Morales was stopped by a loss prevention employees and returned to the office. During processing, Morales pulled a knife from his pocket and fled the store with the loss prevention employee in pursuit, said Lyddy… Shelton Daily Voice

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