Red Oak Police were called at around 2-p.m. Thursday, to the Fareway Store in Red Oak, following an alleged shoplifting attempt. Authorities say 45-year old Allen Dale Bothwell, of Red Oak, was stopped by employees after he allegedly tried to take merchandise without paying for it.

Bothwell was arrested for Theft in the 5th Degree and Interference with Official Acts. At last report, he was being held without bond in the Montgomery County Jail.