SALT LAKE CITY — Two people were arrested on Tuesday after allegedly stealing a Christmas tree and a speaker from a Walmart in Orem.

A police booking affidavit stated Robert Jesus Rodarte, 39, and Raymond Rodarte, 34, were both arrested and booked into the Utah County Jail after allegedly stealing $827.46 worth of items from the Orem Walmart.

Police said Robert could be seen on surveillance cameras looking back at a loss prevention officer who was trying to stop the two from leaving without paying for the tree and speaker.

“Both males were seen running through the parking lot while pushing the cart with them,” the affidavit said. “Raymond eventually ditched the cart with the items inside.”

Police said the two could be seen on cameras leaving on foot, only to be seen later in person by

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