Tanya Tidwell
OAK BROOK, Ill. - Bond has been set for a Chicago woman accused of stealing nearly $700 worth of merchandise from a Macy's department store in Oak Brook Thursday.
Tanya Tidwell, 52, is charged with one count of burglary and two counts of retail theft.
At about 1:48 p.m. Thursday, Oak Brook police officers responded to a call of a burglary in progress at the Macy's department store located at 1 Oakbrook Center.
Tidwell allegedly entered Macy's, selected Polo and Calvin Klein merchandise and entered a fitting room.
Tidwell then concealed the Polo clothing in a foil-lined bag she brought with her, left the fitting room and exited the store without paying for the merchandise, prosecutors said.
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Officers were waiting for her when she exited the store, and she was taken into custody at that time.
It is alleged that she stole about $694 worth of merchandise.
"According to the United States Chamber of Commerce, in 2022, retail theft amounted to nearly $100 billion in losses nationwide," said DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin. "Contrary to popular belief, retail theft is not a victimless crime with consumers, employees, business owners, shareholders and entire communities bearing the cost. What I find noteworthy about this case is the allegation that Ms. Tidwell brought a foil-lined bag with her, which are commonly used by shoplifters to evade security systems. I thank the Oak Brook Police Department for their pro-active efforts on this case and their continued work in keeping our retail establishments safe I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Andrew Poncer and Michael Pingaj for their work in preparing a strong case against this defendant."
A judge set Tidwell’s bond at $125,000. Her next court appearance is scheduled for July 17.