CHILLICOTHE, OH – A man was arrested Saturday evening at the Chillicothe Walmart on River Trace Lane after allegedly attempting to shoplift while carrying a loaded handgun.
Police were dispatched to 85 River Trace Lane just before 7:30 p.m. on June 8 for a reported theft in progress. Upon arrival, Officers Kyle Curry and Campbell found store security detaining the suspect near the grocery entrance.
The suspect was identified as Donald Krafthefer. A background check revealed an active warrant (FTA #TRD2502058ABC) through the Chillicothe Police Department.
During a search, officers discovered a Taurus G2C handgun tucked into Krafthefer’s waistband. The weapon was confirmed not stolen. Additionally, Krafthefer had two stolen watches valued at $26 concealed in his pants and had passed all points of sale without paying.
Krafthefer was read his Miranda rights, which he acknowledged. Loss prevention staff requested he be banned from the property; police informed him that returning would result in a criminal trespass charge.
He was taken to the Ross County Jail and is being charged with robbery due to being armed during the offense. A pre-indictment for robbery is in progress, and Krafthefer is scheduled to appear in Chillicothe Municipal Court on Monday, June 9 at 9:00 a.m.
