MATTHEWS, N.C. – A Charlotte man has been charged after he reportedly set off an alarm while attempting to break into a Kohl’s department store on Friday, May 31st.
Officers responded to the alarm at the store located on East Independence Boulevard around 11 p.m. Upon arrival, officers say they witnessed the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Kevin Byrd inside of the store. Officers say they attempted to make contact with Byrd by giving him verbal commands which he refused to comply with.
Kevin Byrd
Kevin Byrd
According to a news release, Byrd ran to the back of the store and left through the emergency exit where he attempted to flee the scene on foot. As he was running, Byrd ran into a tree and was transported to the hospital shortly after where he was treated for his injuries.
After his release from the hospital, Byrd was transported to the Mecklenburg County Jail and charged with the following:
- Felony breaking and/or entering
- Larceny
- Felony possession of a schedule I controlled substance;
- Felony possession of cocaine;
- Resisting a public officer
