Louisville man arrested for attempted robbery at southern Indiana store after running from police

Apr 17, 2025
Apr 17, 2025 Updated Apr 18, 2025

Louisville man pulls gun as Clarksville Police attempt to arrest him for shoplifting from Lowes

Clarksville Police said in a Facebook post Thursday Richard Smith was arrested around 5 p.m.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Louisville man was arrested after attempting to rob a southern Indiana store.

Clarksville Police said in a Facebook post Thursday Richard Smith was arrested around 5 p.m. after attempting to steal from the Lowes on Veterans Parkway. Officers approached Smith when he pulled out a gun while fleeing.

According to police, an officer was able to shock Smith with a Taser before any innocent people were harmed. Smith also has several warrants for felony theft.

He's being held at the Clark County Jail.

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