Galesburg Police on Saturday morning responded to Natures Treatment near the corner of West Main and Henderson Street for a theft complaint. Officers met with management at the dispensary who said a female came into the store to purchase cannabis. During the woman’s transaction, she takes $6 out of a tip container on the counter. The woman could be seen via security footage taking a $5 bill, then again taking another dollar out and using it towards her purchase. The woman was identified as 55-year-old Lynn Marie Cottingham of Galesburg by the photo ID she used to enter the store. Officers responded to Cottingham’s residence where she wasn’t located, but officers informed neighbors of the reason they were there. The following day, on Sunday, Cottingham reported to the Public Safety Building to turn herself in. Cottingham provided officers with her receipt from Nature’s Treatment but denied stealing any money. Officers provided Cottingham with the still images of her taking the money. She was banned from the store and charged with Theft under $500 first offense.
