On Tuesday, officers with the Benton Police Department were called to Walmart after receiving a report of a shoplifter.
While on their way, the suspect reportedly became uncooperative with employees and left the store. Employees provided a clothing description and pointed them in the direction the individual was headed.
A short time later, deputies located the suspect near Wendy's. Once the suspect noticed officers, he reportedly fled the scene. Officers and deputies with the Marshall County Sheriff's Office began searching the area and a short time later Paul G. Lee was captured in a creek behind Dollar General and O'Reilly Auto Parts.
Lee is being charged with theft by unlawful taking under $500 (shoplifting). The Marshall County Sheriff's Office is also pursuing additional charges.
