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MPD: Man charged after stealing pregnancy tests from Family Dollar

Marion Police officers were able to apprehend a suspect after he allegedly shoplifted pregnancy tests from Family Dollar, located at 321 W. Third St., on Monday evening.

The incident happened at around 6 p.m. when calls came in for a reported shoplifter that fled the store southbound with a tub of merchandise, according to MPD Deputy Chief Stephen Dorsey.

Officers charged 29-year-old Anthony Lamont Rashon Atkins with theft less than $750.00 and resisting law enforcement.

On the scene, officers spotted Atkins running in the area of Seventh & Boots streets before he dashed behind a garage located at 210 W. Seventh St.

Dorsey said Atkins was then seen climbing up the home’s TV antenna tower, gaining access to the roof. Other officers arrived on scene at which time the house was surrounded.

After a few minutes on the roof, the suspect climbed back down the TV antenna tower and was taken into custody.

Officers confirmed that Atkins stole two pink “Family Wellness” pregnancy tests, valued at $7.00.

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