A man has been arrested for 10 grocery store thefts in the past year.
Gilbert police report that on October 4 they arrested 46-year-old Kyle Donald Shores.
Shores is accused of 10 thefts at five Fry's Food Stores in Gilbert and Chandler.
The thefts allegedly occurred between September, 2017 and September, 2018. Police say the total monetary loss is estimated to be about $2,400.
Investigators report that Shores usually took beer and Tide laundry detergent. In some instances, he also took other cleaning supplies and other types of alcohol.
When asked about the thefts, Shores claimed he was just taking care of his kids.
Police say Shores was already on pre-trial release for other thefts at Fry's stores.
He is now being held without bond on 10 counts of shoplifting.
