The eyes have it: Man charged with glasses theft
MILWAUKEE (AP) — An Illinois man is accused of stealing more than $45,000 worth of eyeglasses from suburban Milwaukee stores because he enjoys being around eyewear.
Thirty-eight-year-old Jerry Lowery is charged with three counts of armed robbery and one count of fleeing an officer. The charges carry a maximum penalty of more than 120 years in prison and a $310,000 fine.
Prosecutors say Lowery walked into three shops between April and July and said he had a gun. They say he took more than 500 pairs of high-end glasses including Prada and Gucci brands, but didn’t take cash.
The criminal complaint quotes Lowery as saying he “really likes to be around glasses.” He told investigators he tries them on in front of a mirror and then discards them.
Online court records didn’t list a defense attorney Monday.
Jul 28, 2009 at 10:48 a.m.
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Or should I say: Seen it all!!LOL!!
Jul 28, 2009 at 10:47 a.m.
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Likes to be around Eyewear???? Oh now I've heard it all!!!
Jul 28, 2009 at 9:19 a.m.
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Now I've heard it all.
You gotta wonder what kind of pop-ups show on his computer....
Jul 28, 2009 at 7:30 a.m.
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Obama will help him!
Jul 28, 2009 at 2:30 a.m.
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Wonder if he had a "lookout" to help him?
Jul 28, 2009 at 1:19 a.m.
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He sure kept his eyes on the prize
Jul 27, 2009 at 11:03 p.m.
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At least he could give them to the Lions Club.
Jul 27, 2009 at 11 p.m.
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Why can't he just try them on in the store?
Jul 27, 2009 at 9:03 p.m.
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an eye glass fetish. that is a new one.
Jul 27, 2009 at 8:06 p.m.
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CREEPY.
Jul 27, 2009 at 7:10 p.m.
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More than kinda
Jul 27, 2009 at 5:36 p.m.
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ok thats kinda wierd
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