Police: Man tried to steal food, beer from Little Rock grocery store

Phillip Scisney
Phillip Scisney

Police arrested an intoxicated man Saturday after he tried to steal food and beer from a Little Rock grocery store, an arrest report said.

Phillip Scisney, 28, of Little Rock attempted to leave the Edwards Food Giant on Cantrell Road about 6:30 p.m. with more than $40 worth of groceries, the report said.

A security guard confronted Scisney, who punched the guard in the face, the report stated.

A shopper helped store employees subdue Scisney until police arrived, the report said.

Scisney was charged with robbery, theft of property and public intoxication.

He remained at Pulaski County jail Sunday in lieu of $20,000 bond.

Metro on 05/16/2016

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