Police Blotter: Walmart Thefts to Smell Good and Look Pretty

TUESDAY, NOV. 13

Walmart Thefts

Esveydy Zamora-Ruiz, 25, of the 6700 block of Cedar Lane in Westmont, was charged with retail theft. Police said she put a $30 bottle of perfume in her purse while at Walmart, 2189 75th St. in Darien, and tried to leave the store without paying. A court date is pending. 

Tammy I. Fox, 53, of the 7800 block of Woodridge Drive in Woodridge, was also charged with retail theft following an incident at Walmart. Police said she put several cosmetics items, valued at $66.42, under her purse in a shopping cart and tried to leave the store. A court date is pending. 

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MONDAY, NOV. 12

DUI Charge

Hafeez Y. Umer, 21, of the 1400 block of Norman Drive in Darien, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper lane use. 

Police said Umer was driving erratically at 2:51 a.m. in the 7700 block of Lemont Road when he hit a median. There was an open bottle of Beck's beer in the cup holder, according to police, and Umer had slurred speech and glassy eyes. He refused chemical tests and was given a Dec. 18 court date. 

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