Crime & Safety

Bulge In Pants Turns Out to Be Over-the-Counter Meds: Prosecutor

Burbank man leaving Orland Park Walgreens had dummy receipt for 102 over-the counter medications hidden in pants, prosecutor said.

ORLAND PARK, IL -- A Burbank man seen exiting an Orland Park Walgreen’s with a large bulge in his pants was arrested for retail theft, prosecutors said.

According to the charges, Michael Seminetta, 32, was pulled over by Orland Park police for a suspended license on April 13 after leaving the Walgreen’s store at 7060 W. 159th St. Officers found a large white bag filled with over the counter medications in Seminetta’s vehicle. Also found was a dummy receipt for $599 - the exact amount of the items that were allegedly stolen.

The prosecutor said that Seminetta has past convictions for theft and burglary. Bail was set at $25,000. Seminetta’s next court date is May 4 in Bridgeview.

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Michael Seminetta, 32 | Cook County Sheriff

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