Man stashes alcohol in waistband of pants
An Evanston man attempted to steal $91.25 worth of alcohol Tuesday evening at Sam’s Club, 2450 Main St.
A complainant reported he saw a man place multiple bottles of alcohol into the waistband of his pants, Evanston Police Department Cmdr. Tom Guenther said.
As he passed the last point of purchase without paying, the man was apprehended and taken into custody.
Customers prevent robbery
Customers stopped an Evanston man who sought to conceal three boxes of copper trim under items he had purchased at Home Depot, 2301 Oakton St. on Tuesday afternoon.
The theft prevention department had observed him holding unpaid merchandise totaling $252.54. The man was taken into custody while trying to leave the store.
– Maria Baradzina
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