Walmart Manager In Joliet Charged After Allegedly Stealing $135K
March 8, 2023 7:43AM CST

Melissa Vanderwall/mug shot/Will County Adult Detention Center
A former manager of a Walmart in southwest suburban Joliet is accused of pocketing 135-thousand dollars from the store. Melissa Vanderwall has been charged with theft and burglary. Police say the Romeoville woman emptied a large amount of cash from recyclers that are used to restock cash registers. Vanderwall was caught on surveillance footage and a warrant was issued for her arrest. She turned herself in yesterday to Joliet Police Department.