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Reds pitcher Mike Leake was booked into the Hamilton County Justice Center at 2:32 p.m. by Cincinnati police.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Leake was booked into the Hamilton County Justice Center today, accused of theft.
Leake was booked into the jail at 2:32 p.m. by Cincinnati police.
Leake, of Ludlow, was arrested after Macy's department store loss prevention employees stopped the Reds pitcher today after they say he took $59.88 in property from the store.
Leake is accused of stealing six American Rag T-shirts from the story, removing the security tax and leaving the store without paying for them.
Police said the incident was caught on security cameras at the Downtown Macy's.
The theft is listed as a misdemeanor. Cincinnati police didn't immediately respond to e-mails asking for more information about Leake's arrest.
The theft charge carries a maximum jail term of 180 days.
According to records, Leake's salary is $425,000 for 2011.
The Reds have no comment at this time.
Leake, 23, was the Reds’ first-round draft pick in 2009, the eighth selection overall. He made his debut with the Reds last season, becoming just the 21st player since the draft was instituted in 1965 to make the majors without playing a single game in the minor leagues.
Leake went 8-4 with a 4.23 ERA last season. He’s 2-0 with a 5.40 ERA in three starts this season.
Source: cincinnati.com