LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – A man was arrested Sept. 7 after police say he robbed a victim under the threat of a handgun.
The victim told authorities that he met 22-year-old Marcello Bedford to sell an item, but when the item was handed over, Bedford tried to walk away without paying, according to police.
Police say the victim then asked for the item back, and Bedford showed him a handgun and said he “steals things.” The victim left without the property out of fear, according to police.
Authorities say video surveillance captured the incident. Bedford was found shortly after the report was filed with an item matching the description of the victim’s property, police say. Police say they also found a pistol in Bedford’s pants pocket…