According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Eddie L. Brown, 35 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Retail Theft. The arrest occurred on 07/05/2018 at 2:32pm at the Mattoon Police Department.
The charge alleges that on 06/26/2018, Mr. Brown entered Walmart in Mattoon, and stole items from within. The charge was elevated to a felony, due to Mr. Brown having previous theft convictions. Mr. Brown was taken to the Coles County Jail.