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Suspect accused of shoplifting climbs tree to get away from police

Posted at 4:01 PM, Apr 18, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-18 16:01:27-04

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. – An accused shoplifter found himself in a tight spot on Monday.

According to WTVR.com, a man stole from a nearby Kohl’s department store and then climbed a tree in the Chester Cemetery.

Police are still working to get the man down from the tree.

They say the suspect threatened a loss prevention officer at the department store after he ran out of the West Hundred Road business.

It’s unclear if the man has a weapon.

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