The theft of liquor from Bashas’ Saturday afternoon turned into a tense traffic stop south of the overpass.

Witnesses reported four or five juveniles stole liquor from the store, with one allegedly drawing a knife on a man and screaming at him. Maricopa Police caught up with the vehicle in the southbound lanes of John Wayne Parkway and made a high-risk stop because of the report of a weapon. That shut down the southbound lanes between Desert Cedars Drive and Bowlin Road as police approached with guns out.

Reportedly, no weapon was found at that time as the suspects were removed from the vehicle.

Five juveniles were detained. According to MPD, the teens are now being investigated for shoplifting and DUI.