Parole Pinches Booze, Steals Money from Safe at Auto Parts Store: Prosecutor

BRIDGEVIEW, IL -- A man on parole for burglary is accused of driving a stolen truck to heist a sizeable quantity of booze from a Walgreen’s store and taking money from an auto parts store in Bridgeview, prosecutors said.

According to the charges, Antonio Carr, 20, of Chicago, visited the Walgreen’s at 7878 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview, where he stole $901 worth of liquor, including 11 bottles of Hennessey, 1 bottle of Amsterdam Vodka, and 13 bottles of Patron Tequila.

The prosecutor said Carr went to O’Reilly Parts Store, 7100 W. 87th St., where he asked to use to restroom. An employee saw Carr go instead into a restricted area where was observed allegedly taking money from a safe.

Carr left the store and entered the stolen pickup truck being driven by a juvenile, the prosecutor said. The pickup was eventually pulled over by police, who learned that the vehicle had been reported stolen.

Police said Carr allegedly made admissions knowing that the truck was stolen. He was charged with theft, possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen good, burglary, possession of liquor by a minor, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Carr is out on parole where he had been serving a three-year sentence for burglary, according to Illinois Department of Corrections records.

The assistant public defender told the judge that Carr is the father of two children.

Bail was set at $50,000. Carr’s next court hearing is Jan. 24 in Bridgeview.