GA man accused of theft, using walker to flee scene arrested

MILTON, Ga. (AP) Police in north Fulton County say a man accused of stealing while riding a motorized scooter through a department store is being held in the county jail. <br /> <br /> Milton Police Capt. Shawn McCarty said 56-year-old Michael Durkin picked up items while he rode a scooter through a Walmart and drove past a register without paying on Nov. 26. <br /> <br /> McCarty says Durkin then used his walker to try fleeing the store and pulled a knife on a loss prevention officer who approached him. <br /> <br /> Police say the security officer followed Durkin up the street until authorities arrived. <br /> <br /> Durkin is being held in the Fulton County jail on charges of theft by shoplifting and aggravated assault.