Man arrested after allegedly pulling taser on security guard

Posted Jul 16, 2011 09:54:11 AM.

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A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a taser on a security guard in the 1600 block of the Bedford Highway.

Police say it happened just before 7:30 Friday night.

They say a 25-year-old man entered a store, grabbed some meat product and then exited the store without paying.

When the security guard confronted him, the suspect dropped the stolen items and pulled out a taser, before fleeing the area.

Police caught up with the suspect a short distance away and say he will face robbery and weapons related charges.

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