Tulsa police arrest man accused of stealing from Dollar General

Tulsa police arrested Ruben Orr after officers say he stole more than $700 in merchandise from a Dollar General and tried to hide it at a nearby encampment.

Saturday, September 13th 2025, 9:06 am

By: Graham Dowers

TULSA, Okla. -

Tulsa police arrested a man accused of stealing more than $700 worth of merchandise from a Dollar General store.

Officers said 41-year-old Ruben Orr loaded two shopping carts with items, left the store on a bicycle, and then returned about 20 minutes later to retrieve the carts. Investigators said he attempted to hide the merchandise at a nearby homeless encampment.

Police said Orr tried to disguise himself by changing clothes before officers located him. According to investigators, Orr has two prior larceny charges.

Graham Dowers

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