Michigan City shoplifter pulls gun on Meijer store loss prevention
Michigan City IN Dec 18 2020 — A 34-year-old LaPorte man is accused of pulling a handgun on an employee of the local Meijer store when confronted about shoplifting, police said.
Ricky Sansom is charged with a felony count of robbery and misdemeanor carrying a handgun without a permit, Michigan City police said.
Police said they were called out to the store at 5150 Franklin St. shortly before 10:30 a.m. Friday regarding an alleged shoplifting.
An officer found Sansom walking through the store parking lot and watched as a woman with him fled the area, police said.
The store’s loss prevention employee reportedly told police Sansom displayed a handgun when confronted in the store about the alleged theft and continued to leave the building with stolen items.
Officers were called and recovered the gun and other evidence, according to a police report.
Sansom was arrested and given a $25,005 cash bond, police said.
The female accompanying Sansom has yet to be identified. Police said they are working on identifying her and determining if criminal charges will be filed.
