Crime & Safety
Woman Steals Bottle of Vodka, Gets Caught and Steals Another One
A 34-year-old woman stole a bottle of vodka and after the store owner decided not to press charges, she returned and stole another bottle.
A bottle of stolen vodka wasn't enough for one woman who has been charged with retail theft.
On Wednesday, May 23 around 3:30 p.m. police were called to Lassak Deli, 8017 W. 103rd Street in Palos Hills, over a reported theft. A woman was reported to have taken a bottle of Skol Vodka without paying.
After a brief search of the area police say they found Jaclyn Culver, 34, of Lyons, in a nearby park drinking a bottle of Skol vodka. The deli owner was notified and decided not to sign a complaint.
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Just over an hour later, at 4:50 p.m. Culver returned to the deli and put another bottle of vodka inside her coat and again left without paying, police said.
She was placed under arrest and charged with retail theft. She will appear at Bridgeview Courthouse on July 5.
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