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Retail theft suspect arrested in Lisle

By Francesca Gattuso

A Chicago woman has been arrested for shoplifting in west suburban Lisle.

About 8:45 a.m. Wednesday Chervon D. Jordan-Evans committed a retail theft in the 550 block of Ogden Avenue, according to Lisle police.

Jordan-Evans, 31, of the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue, was arrested and has since been released on bond. Her next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 20, police said.

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