Galesburg Police on Tuesday, August 2nd, responded to Maurice’s in Galesburg for a theft complaint. Two women who are sisters agreed to meet at the store. While waiting for her sister to arrive, one of the women observed 55-year-old Julie Larson of Galesburg attempting to enter vehicles in the parking lot. The woman and her sister then confronted Larson after realizing numerous items were missing from their vehicle. Items taken included a phone charger, Starbucks cups, wet wipes, and other random items. Galesburg Police arrived and Larson was detained. Officers are familiar with Larson – they had responded to a report of Larson attempting to break into vehicles at St. Mary’s Medical Center earlier that day. Larson was also in possession of an IV needle and a sodium chloride flush syringe that she had taken while receiving treatment at the hospital. The women had confronted Larson and retrieved their items. Larson was transported to the Knox County Jail and charged with Burglary from a Motor Vehicle.
