A hotel worker has been arrested and charged with stealing a gun from a hotel guestroom.
Maintenance man Solomon Henderson worked at the Econolodge, Daleville, AL and was in possession of keys to all rooms as part of his job, police said.
He was spotted leaving the room by a fellow employee at the time the gun was taken and had a prior criminal record which prohibited him from carrying firearms, said Daleville police officer Noah Suiter.
"When the victim called the police, Mr Henderson attempted to leave. Officers arrived, asked Henderson to stand by, and at that point, he says he ‘quit’ and tried to get away from officers. Usually hotels are pretty good about keeping up safety, but there’s always that chance," Suiter said.
Speaking to a local news station, EconoLodge general manager Willie Hood said he was aware of Henderson’s prior criminal record.
"At the time, you know, we tried to give someone another chance, a second chance, because he had been out so long, but was not aware that the crime was theft," Hood said.
"It won’t stop me from giving people another chance, but I’ll just be more careful next time."
Henderson was charged with second degree theft of a firearm and later released after posting a $5,000 bond.
