LAKEWOOD – A 34-year-old Jamestown man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing police responding to a shoplifting incident at the Lakewood Walmart this week.

Lakewood-Busti Police say Joshua Warner fled the superstore on foot just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday.

Officers say Warner was later located and placed into custody.

During their investigation police allegedly discovered a hypodermic instrument and multiple stolen items from the store in his possession.

Warner is charged with petit larceny and criminally possessing a hypodermic instrument.

Police say he was later released with an appearance ticket and is schedule to appear in Town of Busti Court at a later date.

 

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