A man was arrested for allegedly shoplifting a pocketknife and some glue from the Walmart in LaFayette.

According to police reports, 25 year old George Arthur Link, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor shoplifting after he was seen concealing a pocketknife – and a bottle of super glue – into his pocket before trying to leave the store.

Link was stopped by a Walmart loss prevention officer, who asked him why he was stealing the items; according to the information in the report, Link replied (quote) "I was just stupid I guess." (end-quote).

Link was arrested and transported to the Walker County jail without incident.

The estimated value of the shoplifted items came to around $16.00.

(Walker County Messenger)