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19-year-old Accused of Brandishing Knife, Robbing Cart Full of Alcohol from Bangor Walmart

Edward TomicBy Edward TomicMarch 26, 2024Updated:March 26, 202411 Comments2 Mins Read1K Views
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A 19-year-old man allegedly pulled a knife on employees while stealing alcohol from the Bangor Walmart over the weekend, police announced Tuesday.

Bangor Police say they responded to a report of a shoplifting suspect at Walmart at about 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.

Walmart loss prevention called police after the shoplifting suspect allegedly pulled a knife on store employees when they tried to stop him as he was attempted to leave the store with a shopping cart full of alcohol.

Employees observed the suspect leave the store and get into a nearby vehicle, a description of which was given to police.

According to police, the vehicle was stopped on Hogan Road in Bangor, but the suspect was not inside.

The suspect, 19-year-old Niri Scott of Portage Lake, was located a short time later behind a business on Hogan Road, police said.

Scott admitted to attempting to steal the alcohol, but denied brandishing a knife, Bangor Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Jason McAmbley said Tuesday.

Scott was arrested and charged with Robbery, a class B felony, and was transported to the Penobscot County Jail.

Niri Scott, 19, of Portage Lake | Penobscot County Jail

Bangor Police said approximately $300 worth of alcohol was recovered.

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Edward Tomic

Edward Tomic is a reporter for The Maine Wire based in Southern Maine. He grew up near Boston, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Boston University. He can be reached at [email protected]

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Oldenoughtoknowbetter
Oldenoughtoknowbetter
2 years ago

Another failure of public education.

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ME Infidel
ME Infidel
2 years ago

Maybe he thought he was in LA, NYC or Chicago and there wouldn’t be any consequences? Oh wait! He’s from the People’s Republic of Millsville. OK, you’re free to go.

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Jack
Jack
2 years ago

This story gets a little spicier if you dig deeper. Look up his name in Google and you’ll find that he runs an OnlyFans account (and a questionable Instagram as well). It appears that he’s a Husson student, has the school been reached for comment?

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Umadyet
Umadyet
2 years ago

We all did stupid shit when we were kids but to endanger someone’s life with a knife? Go ahead Janet put your money where your mouth is and red flag this kid for life. Didn’t think so hypocrite.

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Chris
Chris
2 years ago

Nice hairdo!! Ws he the class valedictorian?

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Boxcar
Boxcar
2 years ago

Need help with a drinking problem? A.A. has a solution. He needs to become a friend of Bill W.

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BobSME
BobSME
2 years ago

Diversity is our strength.

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sandy feet
sandy feet
2 years ago

Were was the alcohol recovered, in the car? Was any one charged for that? Who was the owner of the car. Was the “man” living on his own? or with a friend or parents. So much more to know.

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sandy feet
sandy feet
2 years ago

Joe did he play football?

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sandy feet
sandy feet
2 years ago

Does not Hussen send knife welding grads on to Harvard?

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WallyJaz
WallyJaz
2 years ago

Portage Lake Maine, 2020 Population:
Total 359
Hispanic or Latino 3
White Alone 337
American Indian or Alaska Native Alone 4
White; Black or African American 2
White; American Indian or Alaska Native Alone 11
White; Some other race 1
White; American Indian or Alaska Native Alone; Some other race

I never knew Portage was so Diverse these days…

His whole story sounds fishy…

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