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MENTOR – Mentor police arrested 51-year-old James Tabor after he shoplifted right in front of a plain clothes detective Thursday night.

According to police, a detective recognized Tabor from other investigations and overheard him talking about shoplifting while on the phone.

After that, the detective followed him into the store.

Tabor asked the detective if he saw any employees around and the detective told him the coast was clear.

The detective walked away and worked with loss prevention to watch Tabor until he attempted to leave the store.

He was arrested with $280 in merchandise and was charged with theft.

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