Woman, teens charged with stealing thousands in merchandise from Oakbrook Center Macy's
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.
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Mother-daughter duo, second teen girl accused of shoplifting from DuPage County stores
They are accused of taking about $350 worth of merchandise from Marshall's, $1,610 worth from Ulta, and about $800 worth from Walgreens.
Man charged with stealing nearly $4,400 in merchandise from two Target stores
Duncan Smith, 31, is charged with four felony counts of retail theft and one misdemeanor count of retail theft.
Munster police seeking shoplifter who stole laundry detergent from Strack & Van Til
Anyone recognizes the man is asked to contact Munster Police Detective Justin Palas at jpalas@munster.org or 219-836-6629.
2 men charged with shoplifting at Oak Brook Macy's, leading police on chase
The chase lasted 42 minutes, reaching speeds of up to 84 miles per hour.
Shoplifters threaten Jewel manager with gun in West Woodlawn
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.
Walmart security guard injured in struggle with shoplifters in Olympia Fields
One gunshot was fired during the incident, but the guard was not shot.
Woman Charged With Arson, Theft In Lansing Walmart Fire
Heather Weedon is charged with one felony count of aggravated arson and one misdemeanor count of retail theft.
Police Release Photos Of Suspects, Getaway Car After Fires Were Set At Highland, Indiana Meijer As Distraction For Shoplifting
Police in Highland, Indiana on Wednesday released photos of a man and woman being sought after three small fires were set as a distraction for shoplifting at a Meijer store.
Police Say Fires Were Set In Highland, Indiana Meijer Store As Distraction By Shoplifters; Similar Incident Happened At Lansing Walmart
Burned cotton balls were left behind after police said a shoplifter set them on fire inside a Meijer store in Northwest Indiana this week.
Shoplifters Steal $100,000 In Merchandise From Louis Vuitton Store At Northbrook Court Mall
Northbrook police said a group of 13 people wearing masks and gloves went into the store around 12:50 p.m. Monday, and stole several items.
Three Men Steal $10K Worth of Merchandise From Ulta Store
Five Teens Charged With Swiping Merchandise From Mag Mile H&M, Fleeing Onto Red Line Subway Tracks
Bernard Kersh, Man Seen Getting Body-Slammed By Police Officer, Now Charged With Shoplifting And Shoving Security Guard
New trouble has come for a man who was seen on video that went viral getting body-slammed by a Chicago Police officer this past Thanksgiving Day.
Three Women Suspected In Shoplifting Incidents Charged After Leading Police On Chase In Lake County
Lake County Sheriff's deputies recognized the three women from bulletins regarding recent shoplifting incidents in the Chicago area.
With Rise In Shoplifting, Some Retailers Criticize State's Attorney's Approach; Prosecutors Defend Policy
The CBS 2 Morning Insiders have discovered thefts from stores have been on the rise in Chicago for years – up 34 percent since the start of 2015.
Woodridge Kohl's Shoplifting Suspects Hit Squad Car As They Tried To Escape, Police Say
Police in Woodridge caught two shoplifting suspects, but were still searching for three more Tuesday afternoon, after the suspects allegedly hit a police car as they fled the scene.
Walgreens Could Face Legal Trouble After Mother Of Five Killed For Shoplifting, Expert Says
One week after a Chicago woman was shot inside a Walgreens, the company could be facing legal trouble.
Mother Of Five Killed At Walgreens For Shoplifting, Family Wants Justice; 'She Didn't Deserve To Be Executed'
Angry family members say a 46-year-old mother of five who was shot and killed at a Belmont Cragin Walgreens late Wednesday night did not deserve to die.
Police Talking To Attorneys For Man Suspected Of Fatally Shooting Suspected Shoplifter At Walgreens
No one was in custody Friday morning, but Chicago Police Department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said police have been talking to the suspect's lawyers.
Police: Woman Arrested After Hiding Stolen Meat In Her Pants
Police in Florida say a woman's shopping trip to Publix ended in the meat department after she tried to steal several steaks by hiding them in her pants.
Former Illinois Lawmaker Pleads Guilty In Shoplifting Case
Former Illinois state Rep. Sandra Pihos says she entered the plea to "put this awful matter behind me."
Judge Lets Accused Million-Dollar Toy Thief Await Trial At Northbrook Home
A Northbrook woman accused of using her long black skirt to pilfer toys across America with her husband and daughter may await trial at home, a federal judge said Thursday. But Lela Bogdanov would be wise to avoid any toy stores.
Man Charged With Shooting At Officers In Andersonville
A shoplifting suspect was charged with attempted murder after he allegedly shot at two officers who were trying to arrest him in the North Side Andersonville neighborhood on Saturday evening.
2 Investigators: Cop Faces Shoplifting Charges
Katrina Grey is a 14-year veteran of the police department and makes $80,000 a year. Now, she's on paid medical leave pending the outcome of her court case, CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
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Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
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Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Seven buses of migrants arrive in Chicago for second day in a row
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Illinois DCFS report card for past two years shows more failures than last review
Last time the state Auditor General updated us, there were 30 major failures by DCFS. This time, it's 33.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
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Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
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Kia, Hyundai models recalled due to fire risk; separate concerns about security flaws persist
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Indiana AG sues MV Realty, says company is deceptive
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Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
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Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
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Northwestern researchers get $45M to develop implant to sense and treat cancer
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Alderman wants moratorium on Dollar Tree stores, says properties are "filthy"
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Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
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Steppenwolf Theatre announces layoffs of 13 staffers
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Cubs lose to Braves, drop into tie with Miami for NL's third wild card
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White Sox lose to Diamondbacks, get blanked for 13th time this season
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Lillard dealt to Bucks as part of three-team deal, per report
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Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
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"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
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Hundreds of local artists take stages at Chicago Live! at Navy Pier
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny weekend ahead
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Seven buses of migrants arrive in Chicago for second day in a row
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports another seven buses came in on Wednesday – in addition to the 60 buses that have arrived so far just this month.
Armed intruder breaks into migrant center in Chicago
Chicago police are investigating after someone broke into a migrant shelter in Gage Park with a gun.
‘Heist 88’ on Paramount+ and Showtime
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Oak Park on alert after armed robberies, carjackings this past weekend
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
Several people robbed at South Chicago bus stop
CBS 2 news crews talked with one of the victims who said his iPhone was stolen by a group near 79th Street and Jeffery Boulevard.
Neighbors want action after repeated armed robbery sprees in Chicago neighborhoods
Police laid out their plans to combat the crisis Tuesday night.
Northwest Indiana man faces multiple felonies in hit-run accident
Pete Baum, 48, of Hobart, was charged Tuesday for causing the accident on Sunday evening.
Man charged with holding knife to woman's throat in Round Lake
Gerzin Ramirez-Perez, 33, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful restraint and two misdemeanor counts of domestic battery.
