Barnes told investigators Feb. 10 he had stolen about $6,200 worth of items over the last six months. He gave half away as gifts during the holidays; the other 52 items were still at his home.
Barnes was arrested and charged with embezzlement. He is in jail in lieu of $6,000 bail.
EMBEZZLEMENT ARREST: An employee at Lowe's in Clarksburg has been charged with embezzlement after police said he stole more than $6,000 worth of merchandise from the store and gave about half of it away as Christmas gifts. https://t.co/KTXVJPcPyi
— WBOY 12News (@WBOY12News) March 5, 2020
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