Shoplifter steals pet food and detergent at Walgreens, Chicago IL


Audio reports a theft in progress at a Walgreens near W North Ave. A man in his 40s was seen taking cat food and detergent. Callers described his clothing as a blue hat, black jacket, black shorts, and white gym shoes. He was last seen heading toward Cicero near Ridgeway and Fullerton.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 12
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Transcript:
All right, Phoenix (number withheld). We're in front of the citywide. We're getting a theft[1] in progress at the Walgreens near W North Ave. Details to follow. Caller says a male in his 40s is inside the store stealing cat food and detergent. He is described wearing a blue hat, black jacket, black shorts and white gym shoes. Last seen heading toward Cicero. Location given near Ridgeway and Fullerton.
All right, Phoenix (number withheld). We're in front of the citywide. We're getting a theft[1] in progress at the Walgreens near W North Ave. Details to follow. Caller says a male in his 40s is inside the store stealing cat food and detergent. He is described wearing a blue hat, black jacket, black shorts and white gym shoes. Last seen heading toward Cicero. Location given near Ridgeway and Fullerton.
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theft: Shoplifting
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Location mentioned:
Near W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
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