March 28, 2018 – A Delaware County Grand Jury has returned a six-count indictment against 18-year-old Khalil Woods of Columbus.
Charges come after law enforcement responded to a shoplifting incident at the Polaris Mall Macy’s around noon on March 24, 2018.
“Loss prevention officers reported a male fled the store with merchandise suspected to be stolen,” said Delaware County Prosecutor Carol O’Brien. “They were able to provide the license plate number of the suspect vehicle and let police know the man pointed a gun at them in his attempt to flee.”
When law enforcement ran the license plate number, it came back to a vehicle that had been reported stolen several days earlier.
About two hours later Columbus Police responded to an altercation outside the Wendy’s at 1054 East Broad Street in Columbus. One of the vehicles involved was the same vehicle that had been involved in the earlier Polaris Macy’s shoplifting incident.
“Mr. Woods was taken into custody,” O’Brien said. “Macy’s loss prevention officers later identified him from a photo lineup.”
Woods is charged with two counts of aggravated robbery with a gun specification – both first-degree felonies, one count of tampering with evidence – a third-degree felony, receiving stolen property – a fourth-degree felony, carrying concealed weapons – a fourth-degree felony, and theft – a fifth-degree felony.
An arraignment hearing has not yet been set.
