22 year old David Scott Holt, of Paris was arrested at about 6:03 P.M. on Saturday, October 11, 2014 when officers were called to the 3800 block of Lamar Ave in reference to a shoplifter.
When officers arrived, Holt ran back into the store and led officers on a foot pursuit. Holt then exited the store and fled the scene.
Holt was found a short time later in the 200 block of NE 41st St. After a brief struggle, Holt was arrested and charged with theft over $500, evading arrest, and resisting arrest.
It was later found that Holt had previous convictions for theft therefore, this new theft charge was enhanced to a felony.
Holt was later transferred to the Lamar County Jail.