Two shoplifting incidents in Wheaton under investigation

Between late April and mid-May, two stores were targeted by shoplifters.

May 29, 2024, 12:52 AM CDT

WHEATON, IL — Two Wheaton stores were targeted by shoplifters within two weeks, according to a police report.

On April 30, police were called to Kohl’s at 401 S. County Farm Road for a report of a shoplifting incident. Employees told police they saw a man enter the store around 7:15 p.m. and take bottles of perfume and cologne without paying.

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On May 12, three men entered the Walgreens store at 2191 W. Roosevelt Rd. and stole “several liquor items,” according to police. The shoplifting occurred around 7:45 p.m.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Wheaton Police at 630-260-2161.