PROVO, Utah — A man who refused to wear a mask inside a Provo Smith's was arrested Monday.
Police say Elijay Brandt Webb was at the bank counter inside the Smith's store without a mask. When the manager told him he was required to wear a mask, Webb began arguing about store policy.
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Webb then began talking to other customers asking why they were wearing masks.
With Webb causing a scene, according to the police report, the manager asked him a total of five times to leave the store. Officers were called when Webb refused to leave and continued to argue with customers.
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Webb was charged with commercial obstruction and criminal trespass.
