ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. — On Wednesday, local police arrested a man who was wanted on multiple shoplifting warrants and felony credit card theft.
According to the Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD), the arrest occurred September 17, 2025.
Officers detained Brian C. Tichner of Dyke. Tichner, who was a suspect in thefts at multiple big box stores within Albemarle County.
Tichner, 36, was then charged with:
-Felony credit card theft (§18.2-192)
-Shoplifting (§18.2-103)
-Petit larceny (§18.2-96)
Investigators believe Tichner may be a suspect in other thefts and shoplifting cases in the area. Additional charges are pending while the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information that could be relevant to this case is asked to contact Officer S. McCall at 434-296-5807.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 434-977-4000.
Tichner is being held at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail without bond.