Suspect arrested in Caraway Plaza carjacking | Crime

Jonesboro police have arrested and charged a man with last month’s carjacking incident at Caraway Plaza.

Investigators say on July 18, Kevin Walkin stole a woman’s purse at the shopping center at 1201 South Caraway Road then took off on a bicycle.

When a man tried to stop him, Walkin reportedly pulled out a gun and stole his Chevy Trailblazer.

The SUV was recovered a short time later in north Jonesboro.

On Tuesday, August 7, Walkin appeared in court where he was charged with robbery, aggravated robbery and theft of a motor vehicle valued at $25,000 or more.

According to Detective Jason R. Simpkins, the judge set Walkin’s bond at $100,000.

He is scheduled to appear in Craighead County Circuit Court for arraignment on Tuesday, September 25, at 8:30 a.m.

Photo provided by Craighead County Sheriff's Office.