Man from Springfield Arrested, Charged with Robbing Best Buy

A man from Springfield is facing charges after allegedly robbing a Best Buy and threatening employees.

Springfield Police say 34-year-old William Shafer walked into the business on Glenstone Avenue over the weekend.

He was seen by employees stealing items, but when he was confronted threatened to shoot them.

Shafer was able to leave the store, but was arrested a short time later on South Glenstone.

He is charged with robbery and stealing.