Columbia man arrested for meth after trying to steal from Walmart

A Columbia man was arrested after trying to steal from the Conley Road Walmart in Columbia.

Dustin Wheeler was apparently trying to steal items and was wielding a knife.

Officers found Wheeler sitting in Burger King inside Walmart, but didn’t find the knife.

Officers found a small baggie containing a white substance that tested positive for meth.

Wheeler was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.