A Gaylesville, Alabama man is facing felony theft charges after allegedly attempting to steal over $900 worth of merchandise from the Walmart located in West Rome. Roger Bryon Patty, 58, was booked into the Floyd County Jail on the theft by shoplifting charge. According to Rome Police Department reports and Floyd County Jail records, the incident occurred when Patty allegedly attempted to leave the store with 65 items in his shopping cart, bypassing all points of sale. The items, totaling over $919 in value, included a variety of goods such as towels, steaks, and pellet gun ammunition. Patty was apprehended shortly after allegedly pushing the cart past the checkout lanes.