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Shoplifter Arrested After Jumping From Third Floor Balcony

CAMBRIDGE (CBS) - Police say a shoplifter was arrested after a chase this afternoon at the CambridgeSide Galleria.

The unidentified person apparently jumped off the third floor and suffered what is believed to be a non life-threatening injury.

Just before four o'clock, the alleged shoplifter was on the third floor in the area of the Abercrombie & Fitch clothing store when someone reported that he was stealing merchandise.

WBZ-TV's Jim Armstrong reports

WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Bernice Corpuz reports

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According to the mall, he fell through an awning on the first floor where he was apprehended by Cambridge Police.

The suspect is identified as a 41-year-old black male.

He sustained serious injuries but was conscious and alert.

He was transported to the hospital and will be summonsed for shoplifting and possibly other charges.

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