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Man Arrested After Viral Video Shows Him Kicking Alleged Shoplifter at Mall of Louisiana
A man was arrested over the weekend after a video made the social media rounds showing him kicking and yelling at a restrained shoplifter fleeing Macy's at the Mall of Louisiana.
Frank Lamb, who was identified by investigators, was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 16.
The alleged incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 14 when 49-year-old Latonya Hamilton was caught on surveillance entering a dressing room with a handful of items and a large bag. She later exited the dressing room and walked out of the store without paying.
Hamilton was eventually taken to the ground by an employee outside the store. However, she broke free from the employee after she allegedly scratched her in the face and attempted to bite her.
A mall security guard came to assist and was eventually able to detain Hamilton.
During the struggle with mall employees, police say Lamb walked up to Hamilton and screamed, "Settle down." He then allegedly kicked Hamilton twice in the face, investigators say.
When investigators quested Lamb about the incident, he told them that he was trying to help, explaining that he was attempting to use his foot to "move [Hamilton's] hand away."
Hamilton was booked on the following charges for the theft:
- Theft
- Simple battery
- Simple criminal damage to property
- Resisting an officer
Lamb was booked on the following charge:
- Simple battery
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