Shoplifters arrested after threatening off-duty police officer
An off-duty police officer spotted someone attempting to steal groceries and was threatened by the alleged shoplifters.
An off-duty police officer spotted a man allegedly attempting to steal a trolley full of groceries. The situation escalated when the shoplifters allegedly threatened to kill the officer. The individuals were subsequently arrested.
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Shoplifters arrested after allegedly threatening to kill off-duty police officer
A man was spotted by an off-duty police officer allegedly attempting to steal a trolley full of groceries.