Wauconda police arrested two men during a traffic stop who were wanted for a string of Walgreens retail thefts spanning multiple counties.

Police said on Tuesday at about 2:30 p.m., police pulled over a white Ford Fusion near Route 12 and Bonner Road that had just been involved in a theft at a Walgreens in a neighboring village. 

The two men were arrested without incident, police said, with the help of Wauconda K9 officer Skye.

"Luckily, our officers were positioned where it really couldn't go anywhere."

Sergeant Heather Cognac said they needed the help of nearby police departments and the K9 to arrest Donovan White and Isaiah Garrett inside the car.

Then they found what was inside.

"Just stuff falling out all over the place. Mostly over-the-counter prescription medication," Sgt. Cognac said.

Fourteen thousand dollars worth of drugs from six different Walgreens, Wauconda police said the two men are accused of stealing from on Tuesday. They say they took them from locations in Gurnee, Lake in the Hills, and Grayslake.

"It's quick. They are just like in, take it, go," Sgt. Cognac said.

Wauconda police said the suspects also had a universal key, so they were also able to steal the locked-up over-the-counter prescriptions.

The two men were arrested, charged, and were in court on Wednesday morning.

"It looks like they were not remanded, so they were set free until their next court date," Sgt. Cognac said.

She said they could be back out on the streets committing the same crimes. She also said one other person could be involved, but was not arrested.

Their investigation is still active, and they encourage anyone who sees suspicious activity to report it.

"You can always call the police. We can always investigate it. If we are wrong, no harm, no foul. But if you're right, it's a good day for everyone, including the store," Cognac said.