Homeless man who stole alcohol from a Rite Aid arrested by the SAPD

UPDATE – Suspect Michael Boyce Davis was taken into custody Friday night by patrol officers after a citizen called in to report seeing him, according to the SAPD.

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Wanted Suspect: Michael Boyce Davis (35) Transient

On 6/1/19 at approximately 8:59 AM, Suspect Davis entered the Rite Aid located at 3325 S. Bristol St. Davis removed a bottle of alcohol from a shelf and attempted to leave without paying for the item.

When Davis was contacted by store security, he raised the bottle in the air as if he was going to strike the security guard. Fearing for her safety, the security guard backed away and Davis left the location with the merchandise.

Davis is homeless and currently on informal probation for robbery. An arrest warrant has been issued for Davis in the amount of $150,000.00.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of suspect Davis, please contact Detective D. Prewett at (714) 245-8323 or dprewett@santa-ana.org

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