Joshua M. McBride

A suspected diaper thief thought he made a clean getaway.

But Joshua M. McBride, 25, of Butler, already a six-time shoplifter, was eventually arrested Tuesday. An employee at the Butler Commons Walmart recognized the suspect from his prior crimes there, authorities said.

Butler Township police suspect in his latest caper he swiped diapers and wipes from the store Feb. 19. The items were valued at $111.

“An employee tried to stop McBride,” according to court documents, “but he walked out with the merchandise.”

Police reviewed store surveillance video and they, too, say they recognized him from “prior dealings.”

To find out more about this case, read Friday's Butler Eagle.