On November 29, while working a detail on the 3rd Street Promenade Officers were contacted by employees at the Urban Outfitters at 1440 3rd Street regarding a subject that was in the store earlier possibly attempting to steal merchandise. The subject was confronted by employees and found to be in possession of a device to remove security tags from merchandise and several security tags. The subject was allowed to leave the store. Employees told officers they were desirous of prosecution if the subject was located and found to be in possession of stolen merchandise. A short time later, officers located the subject. The subject was found to be in possession of a device to remove security tags and admitted to entering the store with the intent to steal merchandise. The subject was placed under arrest without incident.
Kevin Okinyi, 22, from Arlington, TX was arrested for possession of burglary tools. Bail was set at $500.
