Suspect arrested after allegedly smashing windows at McAlister’s Deli in Monroe – WSOC TV
MONROE, N.C. — Cameron Johnson is accused of taking a baseball bat to the windows at a McAlister’s Deli Wednesday evening in Monroe, North Carolina.
Several people reached out to Channel 9 sharing posts about the incident at McAlister’s Deli off Highway 74 in Monroe. The Monroe Police Department confirmed to Channel 9 that someone smashed $10,000 worth of windows at the restaurant.
Suspect in vandalism at McAlister's Deli in Monroe
The police department shared photos of the suspect in hopes of finding him.
A Monroe police officer spotted the suspect’s vehicle and stopped him. Johnson was wearing the same clothes as in the photos. He was put into police custody.
Monroe police added that they were also looking to speak with a person of interest in the case, who ended up being a witness. Photos of that person were shared on Facebook.
McAlister’s Deli confirmed the incident to Channel 9 and said the business was reopened on Thursday.
Photos sent to Channel 9 showed the broken windows, with plywood being put up to cover the holes in the building.
According to a representative for McAlister’s Deli, nobody was hurt during the incident.
Johnson was arrested and charged with destruction of property and is currently in Union County jail.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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