Crime & Safety

Women Use Taser To Rob Victoria's Secret In Wheaton

Video surveillance shows three women entering the store and then leaving with stolen clothing.

WHEATON, IL — Wheaton Police are asking the public for help in identifying three female suspects who used a Taser to rob a Victoria's Secret store Tuesday. The robbery took place around 1 p.m. in the 151 Town Square store location, according to police.

Employees reportedly told police that three women came into the store and then took a "felony amount of merchandise" without paying for it. As the suspects left the store, one of the women shot a Taser at a store employee.

Wheaton Police are urging anyone with information to call Detective Lieutenant Bill Cooley at 630-260-2077 or email Wcooley@wheaton.il.us.

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