Police: Batavia Teen Caught Taking Vodka From Target

An 18-year-old Batavia teenager is headed to court after an incident on Friday at a store led police to her home.

Emily (or Emilie) O. Nerad, 921 Campbell Ct., was observed leaving the Batavia Target, 115 N. Randall Road, with a bottle of Absolut Citron vodka, according to a police report.

Then Nerad got into her vehicle and left the premises. This incident went out to police dispatch at 6:35 p.m. on Friday.

According to the report, Nerad was later located at her home and taken into custody for:

• Retail Theft
• Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor

Nerad was released with a Notice to Appear. She has a court date of Oct. 11.

Here's Another Recent Retail Theft

A 38-year-old Davenport, IA, man is also headed to court after an incident on Sept. 19 at a different store.

Jermaine Davis, 1327 Perry St., was arrested for retail theft at Kohl's, 251 N. Randall Road. Police were dispatched at 2:58 p.m. Sept. 19.

According to police, Davis attempted to take:

• One pair of shoes
• Two watches
• One pendant
• Total retail value: $163.98

A complaint was issued. Davis was released with a notice to appear and a court date of Oct. 11. 

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