COVINGTON, Ga. - Police in Covington say they arrested a man they believe robbed a store and tried to make a slick, if not unique, getaway. FOX 5s cameras were there as police took Stephen Young into custody at a department store at the Mall at Stonecrest on Sunday afternoon. Police say Young led them on a more than 17-mile chase after robbing a discount store in Covington. Police say Young entered the freds Super Dollar store and robbed it at gunpoint. Officers arriving at the scene were able to catch up to his minivan that was pulling out of the parking lot. After a high-speed chase, he ended up in the malls parking lot. They say due to the Sunday shopping traffic, he was able to separate himself from police. He ended up walking into the Kohls where he proceeded to grab clothing off the racks and head towards the fitting room. A loss prevention officer noticed the activity. He and a security guard ended up confronting Young who was attempting to change into those new clothes. They were able to wrestle Young to the ground so police could take him into custody. As Young was being escorted out of the store, he didnt bother to hide his face from FOX 5s cameras. Police say he will be charged with armed robbery and fleeing to elude. More charges may also be added. Marketplace Ads More Local News One dead in Forsyth Co. officer-involved shooting Greyhound station evacuated for suspicious package Standoff ends, Henry Co. murder suspect arrested Man tries to steal clothes to hide identity after chase Georgia man finishes cross-country walk in Del. Fire destroys western Ga. church Savannah, Irish leaders meet for St. Patricks Day Ambulance carrying Ga. state trooper overturns Busy finish to Ga.s annual legislative session Funeral for slain store clerk in NW Georgia MENTIONED ON FOX 5 Seen on TV Are you looking for links or more information about a story we mentioned on the air? Click here to find it! CONTACT US Contact FOX 5 Email us, call us, send us a news tip, photo or video. Just click here to find out how! ON THE GO Mobile & Apps Take FOX 5 News with you anywhere you go! Click here to find out more about our apps and mobile web. 1551 Briarcliff Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30306 Main Number: (404) 875-5555 News Tips: (404) 898-0100 Didnt find what you were looking for? All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices . Read more: myfoxatlanta/story/24990629/man-tries-to-steal-clothes-to-hid-identity-after-chase#ixzz2wE9Zhn00 Follow us: @FOX5Atlanta on Twitter | FOX5Atlanta on Facebook
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