3 Chicago women charged with shoplifting from Naperville Nike store
Emiaya Shannon, 27, Shawanda Outlaw, 28, and Martasia Barney, 27, all from Chicago, appeared in court Thursday morning.
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Emiaya Shannon, 27, Shawanda Outlaw, 28, and Martasia Barney, 27, all from Chicago, appeared in court Thursday morning.
Tuhan "Amanda" Waller, 53, has been charged with five felony counts of retail theft. She had previously pleaded guilty to charges in three other shoplifting incidents.
With thefts across the city at the worst levels in five years, retailers have high hopes for a crackdown on shoplifting by the county's top prosecutor.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office said they're part of a wild scheme they just busted. The ringleaders would reward migrants for shoplifting by giving them documents so they could then get legitimate jobs.
The three left the store without paying for the items, at which time they were arrested by officers who were already waiting for them outside the store.
They are accused of taking about $350 worth of merchandise from Marshall's, $1,610 worth from Ulta, and about $800 worth from Walgreens.
Duncan Smith, 31, is charged with four felony counts of retail theft and one misdemeanor count of retail theft.
Anyone recognizes the man is asked to contact Munster Police Detective Justin Palas at jpalas@munster.org or 219-836-6629.
The chase lasted 42 minutes, reaching speeds of up to 84 miles per hour.
Police said three people entered the store at 60th and Cottage Grove shortly before 9 p.m. and started stealing several items, including bottles of liquor.
One gunshot was fired during the incident, but the guard was not shot.
Heather Weedon is charged with one felony count of aggravated arson and one misdemeanor count of retail theft.
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Lake County Sheriff's deputies recognized the three women from bulletins regarding recent shoplifting incidents in the Chicago area.
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