The police received a report of shoplifting at a supermarket in Middenwaard around 2:20 PM. The thief had left the store without paying and was confronted by employees. The man showed a knife and then walked away. The employees immediately responded by keeping their distance and alerting the police. The man was arrested outside shortly after. Two knives were found on him. The man, a 25-year-old resident of Heerhugowaard, has been detained and the investigation is ongoing. 

Store Ban

The suspect will receive a store ban from the supermarket in addition to a criminal conviction. This is issued by the store or trade organization. Read here how it works.