Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Store security wrestles gun away from shoplifter www.privateofficer.com


Gilbert Az. Nov. 28, 2007 Gilbert police arrested a 21-year-old man Monday on suspicion of aggravated shoplifting, illegally possessing a firearm and assault after he allegedly pulled a handgun while stealing a caffeinated malt liquor from an Albertson’s.

According to Sgt. Mark Marino, Gilbert police spokesman, Jacob Nathaniel Cooper walked into the store at 750 N. Gilbert Road about 2 p.m. and grabbed a can of Tilt malt liquor.He passed the cash register and pulled a gun from underneath his shirt when a security agent asked him to stop.Cooper never pointed the gun at anyone, but he made it outside and dropped it in a trashcan before the security officer was able to wrestle him to the ground and take him into custody.

Cooper has been charged with robbery and assault with a deadly weapon and is awaiting trial in the county jail.



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