MADISON, Wis. -

Lucas Puterbaugh was arrested Friday by Columbia County Sheriff's deputies. Madison police said he is facing felony charges in connection with a number of retail thefts in Madison. 

According to Madison police, Puterbaught stole more than $7,000 worth of merchandise from stores like Target, Shopko and Walmart. 

Investigators from the Sun Prairie, Lodi, Portage and Columbia county assisted with the investigation.