Hopkinsville Police arrested 49-year-old Jason James of Lafayette on Wednesday after he reportedly shoplifted from Rural King and was in possession of methamphetamine.
Officers arrived at Rural King on Fort Campbell Boulevard for reports of a shoplifter. The store’s manager showed officers surveillance footage of James reportedly stealing two sets of tools worth nearly $500 each. The footage also allegedly captured James leaving through an emergency exit and hopping into a getaway vehicle.
The getaway driver was later arrested at the Marriott Inn as officers were responded to a report concerning a theft of services. At the hotel officers located the stolen tools leading to the arrest…