A North Platte man is facing a felony charge after he attempted to steal goods from a local store.

At around 12:40 PM on Saturday, North Platte Police were dispatched to Walmart on the report of a shoplifter inside the store.

Upon arrival, Officers witnessed the suspect, 30-year-old Aaron Kirts, flee from the store.  After a brief chase, Kirts was taken into custody.

Following an investigation, Police learned that Kirts has placed $363.00 worth of products from the store in a bag, which they believe he planned to steal.

Officers also learned that Kirts was a suspect in a previous shoplifting case from Walmart.  In this case, Police say Kirts cut two holes in plastic sheeting on a store fence in order to position stolen goods outside of the store.  Damage to the store’s property and the stolen items were valued at around $380.00.

A search of Kirts’ vehicle resulted in the discovery of additional stolen property and evidence linking him to the prior case.

Kirts was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center and charged with Felony Criminal Mischief, as well as two counts of Theft by Shoplifting, Resisting Arrest and Possession of Stolen Property, all misdemeanors.