ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A man was charged for stealing several bottles of liquor from a grocery store in University City.

In a probable cause statement from the University City Police Department, the incident occurred on Sept. 13 at a Schnucks grocery store in University City.

According to police, the suspect, Arnold L. Burton Jr. (age not provided), entered a Schnucks in University City, grabbed several bottles of liquor and placed them in a bag before exiting without paying.

As Burton exited the store, police say he walked past a Schnucks employee and held out his arm before telling them, "Don't say anything because I got a gun."

According to police, surveillance video captured the crime and employees were able to identify Burton, who they were familiar with due to previous incidents

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