Masked Man, 26, Stole Dozens Of Boxes Of Medication From 2 New Lenox Pharmacies: NLPD

NEW LENOX, IL — A Chicago man was arrested after police said he stole vitamins and medication from two New Lenox pharmacies. The man was one of two linked to the theft, according to police reports.

Police were called Nov. 24 to CVS, 115 E. Maple St., for a report of retail theft. An employee told police that two men wearing neon coats and face masks had concealed several bottles of vitamins and other over-the-counter medications in their pockets, and left without paying.

An officer then later saw two men matching that description leaving Walgreens, 450 S. Schoolhouse Road. Police say the officer attempted to stop the men, but only one complied. The other fled the area.

Lonzell Stone, 26, admitted to taking items from the CVS, as well as the Walgreens, police said.

A search yielded approximately two dozen boxes of over-the-counter medication on Stone’s person. The officer also learned that Stone had a valid arrest warrant from DeKalb County for retail theft.

Stone was taken into custody and transported to the New Lenox Police Department. He was later transferred to the Will County Jail.