Man accused of stealing from Michigan Walmart after showing pharmacy his ID
Andrew Fernelius
ALPENA, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Michigan man would give his license to the pharmacy at a Walmart store before stealing numerous times, police said.
According to Michigan State Police, a loss prevention worker saw Andrew Paul Fernelius, 54, steal dog food and other pet items from the store on M-32 in Alpena five times in the past year.
Police said Fernelius would buy medication from the pharmacy and show his ID before walking out with a cart of unpaid products. Police said that he stole about $1,200 worth of merchandise.
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Fernelius was arrested July 6 after an alleged theft June 12.
He was charged with first-degree retail fraud. His bond was set at $5,000 - 10%.