(WSB Radio) A convicted sex offender, on the run for eight years, has been recaptured in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Chief Deputy Stan Copeland with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office tells WSB 52-year-old Larry Whitley has been on their radar for the last couple of years.

"One of our officers apparently got information on what alias he might be using and located him through that alias.  He was using the name of Robert Moon," said Copeland.

"He served a good stint in prison; and then once he was released and had a long-term probation, he absconded," said Copeland.

Whitley, who had been working at a Wal-Mart in Knoxville, was arrested at the store.  Copeland says Whitley, who was convicted and served some time for molesting a family member in Douglas County, was slightly injured when he tried to flee.

They did alert Knoxville Police because they were concerned there may be more victims.

"We did learn that he was attending a local Baptist church there and our information is that he was working with the youth in some capacity," said Copeland.

Copeland says Whitley, who waived extradition, is on his way back to Douglas County.

"Thrilled to get that one off the books.  We have a top ten fugitive list and he would probably be number two on our fugitive list," said Copeland.