Global Courant 2023-04-19 06:03:37
Chicago, Illinois, police arrested a man on Monday who police say robbed the same store 11 times between December 2022 and April.
Chicago Police Department officials said in a press release that Donte Elbert, 36, of Chicago was arrested on West Belmont Avenue.
Donte Elbert booking photo (Chicago Police Department)
“He was taken into custody for trying to pass the last outlet… without paying for merchandise,” a Chicago Police Department representative told Fox News Digital.
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The rep added that staff at the store Elbert robbed 11 times, which is located at the 3200 block of N. Clark Street, had signed formal complaints, leading to his arrest.
Elbert also allegedly stole goods from another location on the 3200 block of N. Broadway.
Chicago Police Department vehicle (Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
He now faces nine counts of shoplifting merchandise worth less than $300, three counts of shoplifting merchandise worth more than $300, and one felony misdemeanor count.
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Police have not responded to questions about whether they believe Elbert is connected to other thefts.
Chicago detectives are continuing to investigate the case.
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Anyone with information about the robberies is encouraged to contact the Chicago Police Department and ask for the detective department at 312-744-8263.
Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
