Employee detained for alleged $700 merchandise theft, Chicago IL


A private detective reported that an employee at Family Dollar in Horizon Plaza allegedly gave away about $700 in merchandise. The employee is being held in the manager's office while waiting for police to arrive.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
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Transcript:
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4-11. All right, so they're supposed to be holding 1, Horizon Plaza Family Dollar.
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I'm not sure if they still are.
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Caller called, his name is (name withheld).
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He said he's a private detective, and they call an employee giving away approximately $700 in merchandise.
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Callers inside the store in the manager's office with the employee.
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They're holding her and waiting for police.
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Location mentioned:
Horizon Plaza, 2660 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649
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