BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA — A 26-year-old California man has been charged after being identified for carrying a rifle inside the Walmart in October.
Bensalem Police have filed criminal charges against Jordan Pedigo, 26, of California, who was positively identified for allegedly stealing a Winchester .308-caliber rifle from the Walmart.
On Sunday, Bensalem Police was contacted by the Bakersfield Police Department in California following Pedigo's arrest.
At the time of his arrest, Pedigo was found in possession of the stolen Winchester rifle, along with about 40 rounds of ammunition, police said.
On Thursday, Bensalem Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Pedigo.
He was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking, Theft by Deception, Receiving Stolen Property, Persons Not to Possess a Firearm, and Retail Theft.
He was taken into custody without injury to anyone involved.
Police said that any questions about his arrest should be directed to the Bakersfield (CA) Police Department.
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