Man Flees Target in Handcuffs

On June 23 at 6:24 p.m. security in the 800 block of Baltimore Pike reported that a man had fled the store after allegedly stealing several men’s watches.

Patrolman Stephen Hurwitz responded and the investigation showed the man fled the store wearing handcuffs security placed on him.

A short time later, Morton police reported seeing the man running in the 1000 block of E. Woodland Avenue. He was stopped and identified by security as the person involved in the alleged theft.

When searched, he was found in possession of the watches, a box cutter and wire cutters. He was taken to the police station and charged with retail theft for allegedly taking $339 worth of merchandise, aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct and possession of instruments of crime. 

Detective Robert Nutley is handling the investigation.

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