INDIANA — A Lake County man is facing multiple charges after police say he stole thousands of dollars’ worth of ice cream from delivery trucks over several weeks.
According to the Griffith Police Department, Christopher Stewart was taken into custody on Friday following an investigation into repeated thefts involving ice cream delivery trucks in the area. Investigators said the thefts had been occurring for several weeks.
Police reported that security camera footage captured the thefts and, along with vehicle records, helped investigators identify Stewart as the suspect. Authorities said Stewart ultimately stole a total of 258 cases of ice cream, with an estimated value of approximately $6,200.
Detectives stated that Stewart admitted to selling the stolen ice cream.
Stewart now faces charges including theft greater than $750, theft with a prior conviction, and failure of duty. No additional details about the circumstances of the thefts or a court date were immediately released.
Anyone with additional information related to this or other crimes is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477 or submit tips anonymously through the P3tips app, available on Apple and Google Play devices.
