Man arrested for allegedly robbing thrift store

Shawn Paul Melonakos, 35, was arrested Saturday after allegedly robbing a thrift store, according to an Odessa Police Department press release. Click through the gallery above to see mugshots of people who smiled in their booking photos. less Shawn Paul Melonakos, 35, was arrested Saturday after allegedly robbing a thrift store, according to an Odessa Police Department press release. Click through the gallery above to see mugshots of people who ... more Photo: Odessa Police Department Photo: Odessa Police Department Image 1 of / 52 Caption Close Man arrested for allegedly robbing thrift store 1 / 52 Back to Gallery

A man was arrested Saturday after allegedly robbing a thrift store, according to an Odessa Police Department press release.

Shawn Paul Melonakos, 35, was arrested on a second-degree felony charge of robbery, a state jail felony charge of possession of methamphetamine, a Class A misdemeanor and a parole violation warrant.

Odessa police responded to Door of Hope Thrift Store, 1611 E. 8th St., in reference to a robbery. An investigation revealed that a man, later identified as Melonakos, took merchandise and left the store without making any attempt to pay, according to the press release.

When the complainant confronted Melonakos about the stolen merchandise, Melonakos picked up a large rock and threatened him with it, according to the release.



The complainant feared for his life and brandished a firearm before firing one round. The complainant and another man chased Melonakos to the area of Crescent and Beverly and detained him until officers arrived on scene, according to the press release.

If convicted of the second-degree felony charge, Melonakos could face up to 20 years imprisonment.





