Three arrested in cigarette theft

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By Valerie Lough, Staff Writer Updated 2:05 PM Monday, February 8, 2010

SPRINGFIELD TWP. — Three people were arrested early Monday, Feb. 8, accused of stealing cigarettes from a gas station, according to a news release from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

Lindsey R. Adams, 23, of 10431 Chenoweth Road, South Charleston, was arrested on a charge of theft; Christopher A. Dean, 25, of 1715 Tibbetts Ave., was arrested on a charge of complicity to theft; and Shawn Q. Adams, 28, of 10431 Chenoweth Road, South Charleston, was arrested on a charge of complicity to theft, according to the report.

The three went to a gas station and convenience store in the 3800 block of East National Road around 11 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, according to the report.

While the clerk was distracted, Adams went behind the counter and took some cartons of cigarettes, according to the report.

The three fled and were taken into custody when they returned to the same gas station around 4 a.m. Monday, according to the report.

All three were taken to the Clark County Jail.

Contact this reporter at (937) 328-0360 or vlough@coxohio.com.

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