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Rehoboth Man Arrested for Robbery at Local Wal-Mart
Released Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Rehoboth – The Delaware State Police have arrested a 41-year-old Rehoboth Beach resident after he injured a store employee after fleeing from shoplifting goods from the store.
Troopers responded to the Wal-Mart located in Rehoboth Mall yesterday at approximately 6:20 pm after it 911 was called reporting a shoplifting. Investigators learned James R. Moore, 41 of Rehoboth, removed several consumable goods from the store and concealed them in a backpack.
Loss prevention personnel outside the Wal-mart confronted Mr. Moore as he was getting on a bicycle. As they were attempting to question him about the property in the book bag, Mr. Moore began to flee on the bicycle. A minor physical altercation ensued between Mr. Moore and the 41-year-old loss prevention officer, which resulted in minor injury to the loss prevention officer’s arms.
At this point, additional patrons and store employee’s were able to assist and Mr. Moore was held until police arrived. All items stolen were recovered. Due to this incident, Mr. Moore was charged with Robbery 2nd Degree and Disorderly Conduct. He was remanded to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of secured bail.
James R. Moore
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