Lexington police say a shoplifting suspect told the clerk to call 911 as he left a gas station with a 24-pack of beer Sunday morning.
Police say Eric. M. Edwards, 33, walked into the Shell Station on South Limestone around 5:30 a.m. and asked the clerk what time he could purchase beer. According to the police report, when the clerk informed Edwards he had to wait until 11 a.m., Edwards picked up a 24-pack of Keystone, told the clerk to call 911 and walked out the door without paying.
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The clerk took Edwards’ up on his advice.
Police say when officers arrived, a witness reported seeing a man run behind the store and start drinking beer. Officers say they found Edwards drinking outside a nearby apartment complex. According to court documents, Edwards told officers, “Guess I’m going to jail. Should have run further.”
