Deputies arrest suspected shoplifter near Woodstock Walmart

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Cherokee County authorities released an image of a person suspected of shoplifting from a Woodstock Walmart. (Photo courtesy of Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - Some police activity in Cherokee County caused a stir while authorities tracked a shoplifting suspect. Now, deputies say that suspect is in custody.

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office released an image of a person they said is a suspected shoplifter at a Walmart in Woodstock.

Deputies said at 11:16 a.m. the suspect, seen wearing all black clothing, evaded authorities on foot.

Minutes later, deputies posted an image on Facebook of a person dressed in all black, but this time they were in handcuffs.