An individual entered the store, and the manager recognized him from previous shoplifting and theft incidents, Capt. Joe Qualters said.
The manager saw the man pick up a bottle of Hennessy Cognac from a shelf. Later, he approached the counter with a friend, who paid for his items.
The two then left ?the store.
The manager took ?inventory of the bottles after the man left and determined one was missing, Qualters said.
The police were unsuccessful in locating the man and Big Red Liquors opted to not press charges, ?Qualters said.
Alison Graham
