West Chicago Man Cited for Theft of Shoelaces

A West Chicago man was cited Thursday for theft of less than $300.

Gaspar Bucio, 46, of 738 Lincoln in West Chicago was cited after a loss prevention officer at Sears, 3700 E. Main St., told police of a potential shoplifter.

Bucio is alleged to have three packs of shoelaces, valued at $1.97 each, according to the police report. Police were called when Bucio reportedly refused to sign a Sears form admitting to the theft.

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