Tamaqua man cited twice for theft
A Tamaqua man was caught shoplifting twice so far this month.
John J. Schlauch Jr., 31, of 230 Mauch Chunk St., started his mini crime spree on Dec. 5 at the Rite Aid Store, 205 Center St. He entered the store after 1 p.m. and picked up a Craig DVD player valued at $29.99. Schlauch placed the item under his shirt and walked out of the store without making payment.
The theft was witnessed by a store supervisor.
On Dec. 7, Schlauch entered the Family Dollar Store at 125 Center St., walked to the rear, removed several items from the freezer and walked out without paying for them. The items he took were identified as pizza snack rolls, valued at $9.
He was cited for retail theft in both cases.
