77-7-13. Arrest without warrant by peace officer -- Reasonable grounds, what constitutes -- Exemption from civil or criminal liability.
(1) A peace officer may arrest, without warrant, any person the officer has reasonable ground to believe has committed a theft under, or of goods held or displayed for sale. Title 76, Chapter 6, Part 8, Library Theft
(2) A charge of theft made to a peace officer under, by an employee of a library, or by a merchant, merchant's employee, servant, or agent constitutes a reasonable ground for arrest, and the peace officer is relieved from any civil or criminal liability. Title 76, Chapter 6, Part 8, Library Theft