Illinois Thieves Steal Over $600K In Dog Food

I can understand someone trying to steal dog food, but with this case in Illinois, the thieves took enough to start their own pet store.

Major Heist Of Stolen Dog Food In Illinois

I've had a pet as long as I can remember. I can't recall a long period of time when I didn't have an animal in my life. That includes dogs, cats, fish, and many other animals. The only thing about having a pet, the care has gotten expensive with food, treats, supplies, vet bills, and more.

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Unfortunately, pet owners who struggle financially to care for their animals have hard decisions to make. Some will turn their furry friends over to a shelter, which is very sad to hear. The other is to break the law and steal what they need.

Recently, there was a major heist of dog food and treats in Illinois. Two semi-trailers were stolen from a liquidation store in Gurnee. Between the two trucks, there was over $600,000 worth of pet supplies stolen. That's enough to start their own store.

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According to WGN...

Over $600,000 of stolen dog food and treats were found at a Gurnee liquidation store, according to police.

 

Joliet police responded on June 30 to a facility in the 4100 block of Rock Creek Boulevard on the report of two stolen semi-trailers.

 

 

Police learned both trailers were loaded with approximately $615,000 worth of dog food and treats.

Luckily, the local police were able to track down the stolen merchandise. Plus, they also recovered over $135,000 of other stolen goods. Congrats to the police for a job well done.