Split Bag Foils Thieves Stealing About $2K in Loot From CVS: Police

Two thieves nearly got away with about $2,000 worth of over-the-counter medication and energy drinks March 4, according to an Oak Forest police report.

An employee at CVS, 15840 Cicero Ave., told police a man and a woman entered at about 6:10 p.m. and tried to walk out with merchandise they didn't pay for, according to the report. The employee recognized the woman from a previous theft incident and became concerned, the report stated. A birthday gift bag the thieves were carrying split open as they tried to leave, spilling medicine and energy drinks onto the floor.

The man and woman were last seen in a white passenger vehicle, heading westbound on 159th Street, according to the report.

Employees believe the pair made off with more OTC medications and energy drinks but were not sure how much, according to the report. Store video showed the suspects enter and leave.

No arrests have been reported.

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