Arlington Heights police responded about 4:00 PM Friday to a report of a retail theft suspect detained at at Marshalls, 601 East Palatine Road. Karin A. Mcgrier, 51, of the 1500 block Emerson in Evanston was charged with retail theft — Class 3 felony.
Loss prevention personnel observed two women putting purses in another tan handbag and covering the anti-theft devices with aluminum foil.
The women then left the store. The woman carrying the three purses was detained. The Michael Kors purses valued at $99, $129 and $129.
The other female subject left the store without any merchandise, and was not apprehended.
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