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Juvenile male cited for beer theft & tobacco possession

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February 8th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak say a juvenile male was cited for Theft in the 5th Degree, Possession of Alcohol under the Age of 21, and Possession of Tobacco/3rd offense. The unnamed youth was detained after officers called to the Dollar General Store in Red Oak at around 6-p.m. Tuesday, investigated the theft from the store, of two beers. The juvenile had left the scene in a vehicle, but officers located the car at the intersection of N. 6th and E. Prospect Streets in Red Oak, a short time later.

The juvenile was in the passenger seat of the car. Authorities say in addition to having the alcohol, the juvenile was found to be in possession of tobacco. He was cited for the offenses and then released to his parents.