Randall Stout pleaded guilty Monday to a class-e felony for his fourth or subsequent stealing-related offense. He admitted opening a 30-pack and removing four beers, which he put in his backpack as he fled from the Imperial store on South Sixth Street on May 27.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Bachman told the judge Stout has at least seven prior stealing convictions. Court documents list guilty pleas in 2013, 2015 and 2016 to prior misdemeanor stealing charges.
Circuit Patrick Robb ordered a sentencing assessment report, and scheduled sentencing August 28 at 2pm.