Police: Shoplifter accused of shoving elderly man

BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) – Berea Police say a suspected shoplifter shoved an elderly man while trying to escape.

Police say employees at a Walmart store tried to stop 23-year-old Samuel Whitaker, of Lexington, but he ran, pushing the elderly man.

Officers were able to track Whitaker at a nearby convenience store.

They say Whitaker would not cooperate with officers but was finally taken into custody.

He is charged with robbery and resisting arrest.