On the streets of Chicago, a narrative of petty crime has culminated in the arrest of 53-year-old Tuhan Waller, who now faces charges of retail theft. Accused of multiple felonies, Waller's alleged spree of taking merchandise from various retail stores has been brought to an abrupt halt. According to the Chicago Police Department, these incidents were not a matter of chance but resulted from a prying investigation that concluded with Waller's apprehension last Tuesday.
The charges are serious—five felony counts of retail theft, each involving merchandise valued over $300. It is alleged that Waller's actions were not isolated to a single locale. They stretched across the city, from Clark Street in leafy northern neighborhoods down to the bustling avenues of Michigan.
The timeline provided by authorities traces the offenses to five different locations, outlined as follows: the 7500 block of N. Clark St. on January 12, 2023, the 3100 block of N. Clark St. on January 16, the 600 block of N. Michigan Ave. on May 11, the 2700 block of N. Clark St. on June 3, and lastly, the 3000 block of N. Clark St. on November 5, 2023.
