March 28, 2024
Crime & Courts

Two arrested on theft, resisting and obstruction charges at store

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Oswego police arrested Deja N. Jones, 21, of the 6200 block of South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, and Johnifah K. Smith, 19, of Perry Avenue, Chicago, at a store in the 2500 block of Route 34 Nov. 10 at 6:47 p.m.

Police said the suspects attempted to leave the store without paying for merchandise valued at $1,131.

Jones and Smith were both charged with retail theft, resisting arrest and obstructing a peace officer, police said. The suspects were transported to the county jail in Yorkville, where they are being held pending court proceedings, according to police.