Crime & Safety

Frankfort Woman Caught Stealing From New Lenox Walmart: Cops

A Frankfort shoplifter left the store but didn't get far after that, police said.

A Frankfort woman was foiled in her bid to steal from the New Lenox Walmart, police said.

Barbara Postma, 48, of  22811 S. Scheer Road was charged with retail theft about 9 p.m. Feb. 11.

An officer sent to the East Lincoln Highway superstore was told "Postma removed merchandise from the shelf, concealed the merchandise and left the store without paying for the merchandise," police said.

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Postma was released after posting bond.

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