A St. Louis man driving a stolen vehicle was arrested early Friday after a store clerk became suspicious, Licking police said.
Thomas E. Spann, 27, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant from Phelps County and charges of stealing a motor vehicle, driving while suspended and a registration violation.
Licking Police Chief Scott Lindsey said a police officer was called at 1:02 a.m. Jan. 13 after an employee reported a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot.
A computer check showed the 2001 Toyota Camry had the wrong license plates on it, and it had been stolen from Northwoods, a community in St. Louis County.
Lindsey said Spann initially refused an order from the officer to exit the vehicle. A Taser was displayed and he still refused, instead reaching inside the passenger area. The officer ordered Spann to exit at gunpoint, and he was taken into custody without further incident.
Spann was taken to the Texas County Jail as formal charges are sought.Â