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Forest Park Today
By the People, for the People
Man Charged After Liquor Store Dispute, Retail Theft Incidents
Separate incidents at Forest Park businesses lead to arrests for theft, property damage, and firearms violations
Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:28pm
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A recent wave of targeted property crimes at local businesses has left owners and employees feeling vulnerable and concerned for their safety.Forest Park TodayPolice in Forest Park, Illinois responded to multiple incidents of retail theft and property damage at local businesses over the past week, including a dispute at a liquor store where a man allegedly threatened the clerk, broke the store's glass door, and stole alcohol. In a separate case, a woman was arrested for stealing food items from a Walgreens, while another man was charged with taking dish soap from a Dollar Tree store without paying.
Why it matters
These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges that small businesses in Forest Park face with property crime, theft, and confrontational customer behavior. The liquor store dispute also raises concerns about public safety when verbal threats escalate to property damage. The firearms case underscores the need for effective enforcement of laws prohibiting felons from possessing guns.
The details
At Forest Park Liquors, a man allegedly took items from the store, refused to pay, and then knocked items off the shelves and threatened to kill the clerk when confronted. The clerk locked the man inside until police arrived, but then let him go out of fear for his own safety. Police later recovered a bottle of wine and tequila from the suspect. In the other cases, a woman was caught stealing over $50 worth of food from a Walgreens, while a man was charged with taking $25 in dish soap from a Dollar Tree store without paying.
- On March 23, police responded to the liquor store incident.
- On March 24, police addressed the retail theft at Walgreens.
- On March 26, police were called to the Dollar Tree for the dish soap theft.
The players
Forest Park Liquors
A local liquor store in Forest Park, Illinois where an incident of theft and property damage occurred.
Walgreens
A national pharmacy chain where a woman was caught shoplifting food items.
Dollar Tree
A discount retail store where a man was charged with taking dish soap without paying.
What they’re saying
“The clerk said the main threatened to kill him multiple times and broke the glass front door, so he let the offender leave because he feared for his life.”
— Forest Park Liquors Clerk
“She told them she is currently homeless and extremely hungry.”
— Walgreens Shoplifting Suspect
What’s next
Police will continue to investigate the incidents and work with local businesses to address ongoing retail theft and property crime issues in the Forest Park community.
The takeaway
These cases highlight the need for a balanced approach to public safety that addresses the root causes of property crimes, such as poverty and mental health challenges, while also ensuring that businesses and their employees feel protected from threats and damage to their property.
