Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: 2 Thefts at Walmart

New Lenox Police reports, April 8-10.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

One Headlight

Police say Samantha Hoffman, 19, of Frankfort, was driving with only one headlight, and upon pulling her over discovered she was driving with a suspended license. She was given traffic tickets.

Walmart Thefts

Employees called police to the store, located at 501 E. Route 30, to report that an unknown person took a hard drive and left the store without paying. Police are investigating the incident.

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Earlier that day, Emily Bartlett, 24, of Manhattan, was charged with retail theft at Walmart. Police say she took about $65 in merchandise without paying for it. She was released on bond.

Revoked License

Lawrence Doll, 70, of Joliet, was charged with driving with a revoked license and without insurance after police randomly ran his plates near Route 6 and Gougar Road. Doll was given traffic tickets.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 8

Ring Stolen

A resident of the 700 block of Joliet Highway told police that an unknown person took her ring, which was valued at about $2,000. Police are investigating the incident.

Revoked License

William Cardinal, 36, of Crestwood, was charged with driving without insurance and with a revoked license after police stopped him on Third Street for failing to signal, police said. Cardinal was given traffic tickets.

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