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Posted: Mar 30, 2026 1:39 PMUpdated: Mar 30, 2026 1:40 PM
Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Vehicle Charge
Brian McSweeney
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly operating a stolen vehicle.
70-year-old Robert Chipman was charged on Monday with possession of a stolen vehicle. Chipman also faces misdemeanor charges of larceny of merchandise from a retailer, resisting an officer and tampering with a security camera or system.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Chipman allegedly stole approximately $414 of merchandise from the Bartlesville Walmart on March 28. Chipman allegedly stole an electric scooter and placed it in the bed of a stolen Ford Ranger.
Security footage allegedly shows Chipman removing tags from shoes. Chipman allegedly removed SpiderWire, a tag used to prevent theft, with items from a toolbox in his possession.
Authorities allegedly located Chipman in the store in possession of a rotisserie chicken, blue jeans and hair clippers.
Chipman has been previously convicted in Washington County for grand larceny and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Chipman will appear in court again on April 17 at 9 a.m. His bond is set at $10,000.
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