Crime & Safety

Joliet Man Stole TV From New Lenox Walmart: Cops

The Joliet man was caught stealing a television, police said.

A Joliet man was arrested for allegedly stealing a television set from the New Lenox Walmart.

Jesse Johnson, 21, was charged with retail theft in connection with the alleged 8:30 p.m. Thursday caper.

An officer sent to the Walmart was told “Johnson removed a television from the store without paying for it,” police said.

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Johnson was released from custody after he posted bond.

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