Galesburg man arrested again after attempting to steal from Walmart

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On Tuesday, May 25th just after 4:00 pm, Galesburg Police received calls of a theft in progress at Walmart. According to police reports, a Walmart employee who was shopping and not on the clock at the time observed 41-year old Muhammed Lawall of Galesburg stuffing duffel bags full of merchandise totaling over $530. The duffel bags were also stolen. Lawall got on a bicycle and road towards Hawthorne Center. A Galesburg Police officer was already stationary on Windish Drive, recognized Lawall due to previous encounters, and attempted to stop him. The officer, at one point, was driving parallel with Lawall and yelled at him to stop. Lawall eventually crashed the bike on a dead end and took off on foot. Police gave chase and Lawall was eventually detained. Lawall, who is on parole, already had two prior larceny charges. He was transported to the Knox County Jail charged with Resisting a Peace Officer and Retail Theft over $300.

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