Police Blotter: Black Friday Liquor Theft at Walmart

FRIDAY, NOV. 25

Walmart Theft

Police were called to Walmart at 4 a.m. Friday to investigate a man who put liquor in a cart and left without paying. This was during the mad rush of retail shopping known as Black Friday.

THURSDAY, NOV. 24

Suspended License

Rafael Navarro, 41, of Joliet, was ticketed for driving with a suspended license and without insurance after police randomly ran his license plates near Route 6 and Gougar Road.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23

Retail Theft

Someone concealed liquor under a jacket and left the Jewel Osco store without paying.

License Violations

• Sandra C. Miranda, 43, of the 1900 Eagle Circle Drive in New Lenox, was ticketed for driving with a suspended license and having a headlight out.
• Richard A. Lopresti, 47, of Alsip, was ticketed for driving with a suspended license and without insurance. After stopping him, police discovered he had an in-state warrant for his arrest.
• Arminda Nunez, 35, of Joliet, was ticketed for driving with suspended registration and without a license or insurance.

TUESDAY, NOV. 22

Car Burglarized

Someone stole cash and electronics from an unlocked car parked in the 800 block of West Haven Avenue.

Sewer Grates Stolen

Two sewer grates were taken from the intersection of Brett and Stacey drives in New Lenox.

Credit Card Fraud

A resident told police that someone used his personal credit card information to withdraw $5,000 from an account.

Suspended License

Danny E. Jones, 29, of Rockdale, was ticketed for driving with a suspended license and driving with one headlight.

In-State Warrant

Andre R. Pedraza, 24, of Joliet, was ticketed for driving without insurance. After stopping Pedraza, police discovered he had an in-state warrant for his arrest.

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