A 21-year-old man from Cedar Springs, Michigan, was arrested after allegedly committing a series of thefts across several local stores, managing to quickly change his appearance between each heist. According to information obtained by FOX 17, the spree began at a Goodwill Store near Cedar Springs on Sunday, April 21, when a vigilant employee reported a man for stealing items. A Kent County Sheriff's Office deputy spotted the suspect near the store, but the individual fled, prompting a search.

Authorities from both the Kent County Sheriff's Office and the Michigan State Police Troopers were involved in the apprehension, with a bystander stepping in to help. The man attempted to elude capture but was ultimately arrested. Investigators later pieced together additional thefts at the nearby Meijer and Aldi stores, where the suspect changed his look in an effort to go undetected, as reported by WOODTV.

A K-9 unit was deployed during the search, successfully finding several items stashed in a nearby brush that matched clothing from the thefts at Meijer and Aldi. The 21-year-old suspect is now facing charges of retail fraud and resisting arrest. While the suspect's name was not immediately released to the public, formal charges were expected to be announced at his arraignment in the 63rd District Court, as WWMT highlighted in their coverage.

Details about the value of the stolen goods and the exact nature of the appearance changes remain undisclosed. More information is expected as the case proceeds to the legal system.