Crime & Safety
Men Stole Over $6K Of Alcohol From Liquor Store In Lombard: Cops
Police say the three men filled bags with liquor and existed the store without paying.
LOMBARD, IL —Three men are facing felony charges after police say they stole more than $6,000 worth of alcohol from a liquor store in Lombard.
Travonta Turner, 27, Deandre Richardson, 26, and Jonnie Fort, 27, all of Chicago, were charged with burglary in connection with Wednesday's incident.
According to prosecutors, Richardson, Turner and Fort, came into Lombard Liquors, 420 22nd St., around 10:30 p.m. and filled bags with bottles of alcohol. They are accused of leaving the store without paying.
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The trio is accused of fleeing in a Ford Escape and were taken into custody after a brief pursuit on I-290 east led to a crash and subsequent foot chase near Independence Boulevard.
In total, the loss was estimated at $6,123.29.
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“This is the second time this week my office has charged individuals with burglarizing a DuPage County business,” DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement.
He added, “As in both cases, the quick apprehension of the accused sends the message that in DuPage County we will use every tool available to us, including assistance from other agencies, to protect our retail establishments.”
The men were not permitted pre-trial release and are being held until their next court date on Nov. 30.
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