On June 19th, 2024, at approximately 10:10 p.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to a trespassing and theft incident at a business located at 404 South Main Street. Brian Garcia, 25, from Hazle Township, PA, was arrested following the incident.
According to store employees, Garcia refused to leave the premises after being informed that the business was closing. The employees, feeling threatened by Garcia’s behavior, vacated the store and contacted the police. Garcia subsequently locked the entry doors and began placing several items into his pockets.
Police arrived at the scene and entered the business, taking Garcia into custody without further incident.