05/14/21
A Newhall Iowa woman was taken into custody Thursday night after attempting to steal nearly $900 worth of liquor from a Coralville grocery store.
According to arrest reports, 42-year-old Keli Lalla of 2
nd Street East was located in the parking lot with staff at the Lantern Park HyVee just after 11pm when officers arrived. According to store employees, Lalla took a shopping cart full of Crown Royal whiskey without paying.
A check of her vehicle, a 2008 Chevy Impala, allegedly showed multiple boxes of the liquor. Lalla stated that she purchased the items but reportedly was unable to provide a receipt. Store staff had a different story, saying that Lalla walked past the registers and left the store without paying.