An investigation by the Murfreesboro Police Department has led to the arrest of a man wanted in several states for stealing retail scanners. Anthony Canales, 34, of Brooklyn, New York, was arrested by Nashville Airport Police on Monday, November 29.
Murfreesboro Police Detective Ray Worden developed Canales as a suspect in a theft of $14,000 worth of handheld scanners from Kroger. Another theft was committed at Lowes Home Improvement.
Middle Tennessee officers confiscated more than 100 handheld scanners attempting to shipped to Kissimmee, Florida via UPS, and two scanners from Canales’ carry-on luggage. Since July, the lost to retailers is estimated to be more than a half-million dollars.
Canales was taken to the Sumner County Jail where he’s being held without bond. A hold has been placed on him to be brought to Rutherford County Jail, for active warrants in Murfreesboro, upon his release.