Jewel-Osco Shoplifter Pops Security Guard: Joliet Police

JOLIET, IL — A Jewel-Osco loss prevention officer on West Jefferson Street got punched in the face moments after 55-year-old Joliet resident John Norris tried stealing an electric shaver from the store on Thursday morning, according to Joliet police. Officers came to the grocery store and hauled away Norris in handcuffs, charging him with retail theft and aggravated battery.

On Friday, a Will County judge set bail at $100,000 for Norris, who remained in custody on Friday night unable to post 10 percent bond.

The retail theft occurred around 10:45 a.m.

According to police, Norris parked in the fire lane in front of the Jewel-Osco and security guards later noticed he was concealing a shaver underneath his clothes.

"Norris then attempted to leave the store, passing the last point of sale without purchasing the shaver," police reports indicate. "A Jewel-Osco loss prevention officer identified himself to Norris while in the front vestibule and inquired about the theft."

At that point, Norris pushed the guard and punched him in the face, according to police.

"Norris was then detained by the loss prevention officer and the Joliet Police Department was notified," reports state.

Joliet police delivered Norris to the Will County Jail. Norris lives in the 600 block of Joliet's Patterson Road, logs indicate.

The Jewel-Osco security guard suffered lacerations and bruising, but he refused to go the hospital, according to Joliet police.