Crime & Safety

Repeat Target Thief Hits New Lenox Store, Steals Nearly $1K In Merchandise: New Lenox PD

The man has also been seen on surveillance stealing from stores in Orland Park, Tinley Park and Homewood, according to police.

NEW LENOX, IL — A man who stole nearly $1,000 in merchandise from the New Lenox Target store has been linked to similar thefts in other locations, according to police reports.

New Lenox police were called Nov. 4 to Target, 2370 E. Lincoln Highway, for a report of retail theft. An employee told police that a man had removed $929.96 worth of merchandise from the store without paying.

Target reported that video surveillance showed the same person had also committed thefts at stores in Tinley Park, Orland Park, and Homewood, according to police reports.

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The incident is under review for further investigation or case closure.

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