TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The armed security guard who was caught on camera stealing $3,000 worth of electronics from a local Walmart in a cooler has been arrested.
The Leon County Sheriff's Office says Jamaal Montague, 27, was arrested Tuesday after numerous tips on their social media post.
They say Montague is a licensed unarmed security guard who was currently unemployed.
He has been charged with grand theft, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and dealing in stolen property.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - An armed security guard was caught on camera stealing $3,000 worth of electronics from a local Walmart with an accomplice.
The Leon County Sheriff's Office says an armed security guard walked into the Walmart off of Mahan Drive on Tuesday, July 17.
Deputies say the man loaded up a several coolers with $3,000 worth of electronics while inside the store. He then pushed the cart out through the garden center, pushed it up against a gate, and jumped the gate.
On the other side of the gate, the guard's accomplice helped him get the stuffed coolers over the fence.
If you know the security guard or have any information, you are asked to call Detective Kevin Tim at (850) 606-3300, or to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, please call Big Bend Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS (8477).
