An officer conducting surveillance around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, in the 100 block of South Old Woodward in downtown Birmingham confirmed that a 16-year-old male from Detroit had stolen multiple clothing items valued over $180.
Birmingham police said there had been numerous reports of retail fraud at the location.
The suspect was arrested and charged with retail theft.
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