TOPEKA, KS – A 29-year-old Topeka man, Jesus Alvarado, was arrested Monday morning after allegedly shoplifting from a Walgreens and fleeing police on foot.
Incident Details
The theft was reported around 8:30 a.m. at the Walgreens located at 1001 S.W. Topeka Blvd. When police arrived, Alvarado ran from officers, prompting a brief foot chase near downtown Topeka.
Arrest & Charges
Officers quickly caught up to Alvarado and took him into custody without further incident. He was booked into the Shawnee County Jail on charges of:
Theft under $1,500 – shoplifting
Interference with a law enforcement officer
Alvarado remains in jail on a $5,000 bond. Further details may be released as the investigation continues.
