U-M Health System employee could face charges in pop theft

Posted on Thu, Sep 20, 2012 : 2:37 p.m.

A University of Michigan Health System employee accused of trying to leave a cafeteria with a bottled soft drink he didn't pay for could face charges after he was stopped and arrested Wednesday.

The 19-year-old also failed to pay for a tray of food he left behind in the cafeteria, U-M Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Diane Brown said.

The employee, who was arrested at 4:48 p.m. Wednesday, was released pending warrant authorization. Police are investigating to determine whether other food thefts have occurred.

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