55-year-old Carlton Wicks was observed stealing from a Family Dollar near South Bellevue Avenue. Officers were flagged down by Alisha Long, the manager of Family Dollar, who stated she observed a man concealing dish detergent inside his pants while in the store. She then told officers he walked out without paying for the merchandise, leaving the scene on a bicycle. Officers pulled into the area and followed Wicks on the bicycle until they could detain him near South Bellevue Boulevard and Quinn Avenue. Upon detaining Wicks, officers performed a patdown, recovering three bottles of Dawn dish detergent. The merchandise was returned, and Wicks was taken into custody for theft.
Carlton Wicks shoves dish soap down pants at Family Dollar
