Crossville police responded yesterday to Rural King for a known shoplifter.

Officers encountered 32-year-old Jonathan Eugene Goza, listed as homeless.

Goza reportedly told police he had stolen merchandise in his backpack.

Police returned the items to Rural King.

Goza was arrested for theft of merchandise.

Officers also served Goza with two outstanding warrants for theft of merchandise and criminal trespassing for recent shoplifting incidents.