BLOTTER: Sex Offender Nabbed on Warrant, Dunkin’ in the Tip Jar

FRIDAY APRIL 19

Sex Offender Nabbed at 7-Eleven

A Hometown cop detained a man wanted on a sex offense at the 7-Eleven at 4501 W. 95th St. around 6:28 p.m. for Oak Lawn police. A name check indicated that Leron Hampton, 38, was wanted on a no-bond warrant, police said. Hampton was taken to the Oak Lawn police station where he was being held for Cook County Sheriff’s Police.

TUESDAY APRIL 16

Employee Accused of Stealing Tip Money

A fast-food employee was charged with theft after police said he stole tip money from the Dunkin’ Donuts at 10301 S. Central Ave. The manager provided surveillance video taken between April 8 and April 16 showing Antonio Heffner, 30, of South Holland, using sleight of hand to pocket cash while working the drive-through window, reports said. The manager claimed Heffner rang up small priced items, such as a single Munchkin, as an excuse to keep the cash drawer open. Police said Heffner stole $110. He is also suspected of taking money from the tip jar. His next court date is May 31.

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