Wanna-be shoplifter was stopped by a customer and detained, according to DPD

DOTHAN, Ala – On Saturday, an Ozark man was arrested after police say he attempted to rob a store but was stopped by a kind stranger.

According to Dothan Police, Andrew White entered a company in the 2200 Block of Ross Clark Circle and began removing and hiding stuff in his clothes. However, when employees noticed and confronted White, he attempted to flee and shoved the employees down.

According to police, a customer acting as a good Samaritan apprehended White in the store parking lot and held him until officers arrived.

White, 55, was arrested and charged with one count of third-degree robbery. He was arrested and released on a $15,000 bond.