This is straight out of a Hollywood formula. It is just like Nicholas Cage’s character in the Coen Brothers classic “Raising Arizona.” The title to this blog says it all!

Wanted: Diaper Thief

Illinois Police are looking for a black male in his 40s driving a white van in connection with two separate thefts of baby formula and diapers about a week apart.

Witnesses, who work at the store, told police that at about 9:30 a.m. they saw a man who resembled someone who was seen leaving the store without paying for cart full of formula and diapers and with video footage of him filling his cart with similar items.

Employees confronted the man as he was exiting the store without paying, but he ran past them. They observed him get into the van and were able to get the license plate number. He reportedly took 12 containers of baby formula and one package of disposable diapers with a total value of about $322 according to police.

More theft Charges of Varying Quality

Ipolito Gonzales, 26, was arrested at 10:52 a.m. at a grocery store and charged with retail theft, accused of putting a roasted chicken under his shirt. According to police, Gonzales was confronted as he was leaving the store and was asked to pay for the chicken, but he objected and struggled with the employee who asked him to pay.

Wallet stolen: Sometime between 2:30 and 3 p.m. someone stole a wallet from the women’s locker The green nylon wallet contained an Illinois driver’s license and several credit cards.

Jewelry taken: At least 10 pieces of gold jewelry were reported stolen from a home sometime between 6:10 p.m and 1 a.m. An open window was believed to be used to gain entry into the home, since the doors had been locked. The stolen jewelry was valued at $2,200.

Just general examples of theft happening every day in our society. Look at the times of the thefts. Lock your doors and windows and take precautions, folks, because thieves needing a good online theft class are out there.