A man who police say stole around $200 worth of baby formula also pocketed the money the infant’s family had given him to buy it.

Roanoke Rapids police Chief Shane Guyant said Wednesday Officer B. Holcomb identified the man as 57-year-old Ronnie Mack Gary of Garysburg.

He has been charged with misdemeanor larceny and misdemeanor possession of stolen goods. He was also charged with resist, delay, and obstruction for lying about his true identity, Guyant said.

Gary was taken into custody after loss prevention Wednesday noticed he had returned to the Premier Boulevard retailer where the items were stolen Tuesday evening.

“Information obtained in this investigation revealed that Gary had been given means to purchase the baby formula from the infant’s family, but instead chose to steal it,” Guyant said.  

“If individuals are truly in need of basic necessities for infants such as food and formula there are many resources available in Halifax County.”

Some of the resources are:

The Halifax County Health Department has a section called Women, Infants, and Children.  WIC can be contacted at 252-535-4845.   

The Halifax County Health Department also has a program called Care and Management or Baby Love Plus.  The program can be contacted at 252-583-5021.

The Pregnancy Support Center at 1021 Roanoke Avenue can assist. The number is 252-519-4357.

The Roanoke Rapids CADA Office at 116 West Third Street can be contacted at 252-535-4845.

Reach out to your child’s insurance and or Medicaid provider for assistance.

Food Stamps can be used to purchase baby food and formula.

Gary received a $1,000 bond and November 14 district court date.