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Newport News man accused of fighting Walmart clerk, stealing PS4 game system

Posted at 4:45 PM, Jun 08, 2015
and last updated 2015-06-09 16:00:49-04

Newport News, Va. – Police in Newport News have arrested a man who they say fought with a clerk and took off with a game system in Walmart.

This happened on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Walmart on 6111 Jefferson Avenue in Newport News just after 10 a.m.

Police say Kavon Markell Hairston, 31, walked into the Walmart, picked up a PS4 and an XBox and went to the checkout aisle.

They say he did not actually buy the items, and that’s when a fight started between Hairston and the clerk.

Police say he pushed the clerk and then ran out of the store with the PS4 game system.

Hairston has been charged with robbery.