BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Authorities arrested a La Grange man Monday following a reported theft at a store along American Avenue.
Logan MJ Otter, 27, was observed loading tools into a large tote and passing through a self-checkout area, paying only for the tote, according to a news release.
Officers reportedly recovered more than $3,300 worth of merchandise taken from three area stores, though the stores were not identified.
Otter was charged with:
Two counts of theft by unlawful taking (shoplifting over $1,000)
Receiving stolen property (over $1,000)
Theft by unlawful taking (shoplifting under $1,000)
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released additional details.