Arrest Warrant Issued for Alleged Condom-Swisher Sweet Thief

An Oak Lawn police detective was in court seeking an arrest warrant for a man accused of using deceptive practices to cheat a gas station out of $500.

The detective told the judge that DeJon Irving visited the Citgo Station, 6801 W. 87th St., Oak Lawn, on Oct. 21, 2015.

Irving bought $500 worth of condoms, Swisher Sweets and tobacco and paid for their merchandise with a credit card, the detective said.

After the purchase, Irving allegedly called his credit card company and reported the charge as fraudulent.

The detective said that Irving was identified through the plate number on his car as well as picked out from a photo lineup. The gas station is now trying to recover the loss.

Police went to Irving’s last known address, but a woman who answered the door said he’s been gone for months and that several other agencies are looking for him, the detective said.

He also reportedly has prior warrants dating back to 2015.

The judge issued a warrant for Irving’s arrest.