On May 14 at 12:55 p.m., an individual entered a business in the 1200 block of South Hayes Street in Arlington and allegedly began concealing merchandise in his backpack, police said.
A loss-prevention officer detained the suspect as he attempted to exit the store, police said.
During a search of the suspect and his possessions, officers located a loaded firearm, ammunition and pair of brass knuckles, police said.
The suspect – 28-year-old Tony Curtis of no fixed address – was arrested and charged with three counts of possession of a concealed weapon by a convicted felon, as well as a trespassing charge.