TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A Tucson Police Department officer made a quick response after he chased down a suspected shoplifter while working on an off-duty assignment.

TPD said an officer recently witnessed a man running away from the Tucson mall while carrying clothing items without a bag.

The suspect was taken into custody after he ran into a path of a TPD sergeant who assisted the officer and on-duty officers, who arrived to help in the arrest.

TPD said the man was charged with shoplifting and a drug charge. During the arrest, the officer recovered more than $1,500 in stolen goods.

The merchandise was returned to the story with the help of mall security.

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