Duo Returns to Kohl’s After Stealing Merchandise, Arrested for Grand Theft

A duo was arrested for grand theft after stealing two suitcases full of merchandise from Kohl’s and then returning to the store later that same day.

On Friday, the duo, later identified as Eric Penrose, 40, and Alex Penrose, 19, entered Kohl’s and allegedly stole several items.

According to Turlock police spokesperson Sgt. Stephen Webb, the suspects loaded up two suitcases full of merchandise and left the store undetected.

Loss prevention officers were reviewing the security videos and noticed the theft, according to Webb.

Later that same evening, around 8:39 p.m., the two suspects returned to the store.

According to Webb, loss prevention recognized the two suspects from the theft that had occurred and notified Turlock police.

Officers responded and apprehended the two suspects.

Both suspects were arrested for grand theft and conspiracy.

According to Webb, several items had been stolen and the amount constituted grand theft.