Man arrested after stealing items and threatening staff at Stoke-on-Trent store
A man has been arrested following a disturbance at a shop in Stoke-on-Trent yesterday (15 January).
Police were called to Century Retail Park in Hanley just before 8pm, following reports of a man stealing items and threatening retail security staff.
On arrival, officers discovered a knife, a quantity of drugs and suspected stolen bank and gift cards.
A 38-year-old man, of no fixed address, has since been arrested on suspicion of affray, possession of a class B drug, possession of a blade or pointed article in a public place, theft and theft from a shop.
He has also been arrested on suspicion of burglary dwelling and burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal following two separate burglaries in the Stoke-on-Trent area, recently.
He was interviewed in custody and has since been released under conditional police bail while enquires continue.
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