According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Michael A. Adele, 30 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Theft. The arrest occurred on 4/28/2018 at 3:36pm in the 400 block of N. 16th Street in Mattoon.
The charge alleges that on or about 4/25/18, Mr. Adele took clothing and shoes from JC Penney without having ever paid for the items. Due to previous theft convictions, the theft was a felony, and Mr. Adele was taken to the Coles County Jail.