A Michigan man has been arrested for allegedly stealing $5,000 worth of car batteries and other merchandise from the Walmart Supercenter in New Hartford.

New Hartford Police have charged 29-year old Charles Lionell-Montea Foster with grand larceny.

They say the investigation is continuing and charges against two other men involved in the theft are expected in coming days.

Police say their investigation has revealed the individuals are possibly part of an interstate organized retail theft ring to steal car batteries from Walmart stores.

Foster is being held in the Oneida County jail without bail.

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