Benton Police Department detectives have placed a hold on a suspect responsible for several instances of commercial burglary and theft. Jason McClellan, 38, of Bauxite, posed as an HVAC worker at multiple Central Arkansas pharmacies in order to gain access to narcotics. He is currently being held at the Pulaski County Jail for two Commercial Burglary charges, two Theft of Property charges, one Residential Burglary charge, and Escape.
BNPD is seeking charges for McClellan for Commercial Burglary for attempting to steal narcotics from Benton Walgreens. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact BNPD. Tips may be called in at 501-776-5947, 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Anonymous tips may also be sent via text to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the message or at www.cityprotect.com.