A 52-year-old North Platte man is facing theft charges after he allegedly went on a thieving binge in the parking lot at two North Platte businesses.

Just after midnight, on Wednesday, officers with the North Platte Police Department responded to Walmart, 1401 South Dewey Street, on a theft call.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with Walmart staff, who alleged that Jose Martinez loaded a shopping cart full of store merchandise, including detergents and a vacuum, and left without paying for them.

Officer Rodney Brown said this was confirmed by surveillance video.

It was also reported that Martinez had stolen items from vehicles parked in the parking lot.

Brown said officers located Martinez and his vehicle in the Carmike Cinema parking lot at the Platte River Mall.

He said officers were able to observe several stolen items in Martinez’ vehicle, including car stereo equipment, an iPhone, an iPad, a wallet, clothes, school books and other items.

Brown said these items had been reported stolen from vehicles at Walmart, and at the Platte River Mall.

Officers determined that there was probable cause to arrest Martinez and charge him with theft by shoplifting, and possession of stolen property.

He was jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center.