(Michigan City, IN) - A La Porte man is accused of showing a gun while shoplifting in Michigan City.  According to police, Ricky Sansom, 34, is charged with robbery and carrying a handgun without a permit.

On Friday, police said while at Meijer, Sansom displayed a firearm to a loss prevention employee after he and a female left the store and set off an anti-theft deterrent system. Police said an officer responding to a 911 call quickly located Sansom walking in the Meijer parking lot. A female walking with Sansom fled the area on foot.

A firearm and other evidence collected during this investigation led to Sansom being arrested, police said. He was charged with robbery because of a handgun allegedly being displayed during an act of theft.

Samsom was being held on a $25,000 bond.  He's scheduled to make his initial court appearance on Tuesday. 

The female has not yet been identified, police said.