Joliet Police: Walmart Shoplifter At West Jefferson Street Store Stole These Items

JOLIET, IL? This week, Joliet police cars responded to the Walmart store at 2424 W. Jefferson St.

Agency spokesman Dwayne English said 58-year-old Kankakee resident Brian Jackson was arrested and released on a notice to appear at the Will County Courthouse for the crime of retail theft.

English said that at 10:12 a.m. July 15, officers responded to the Walmart for a retail theft. Police allege that Jackson entered the store and placed over $600 worth of laundry detergent and meat in a shopping cart and exited the store without paying for the merchandise, English said.

He said that the loss prevention intervened and detained Jackson for the officers and recovered the merchandise. Officers placed Jackson into custody for the incident.