A Rockford woman pled guilty in Ogle County court yesterday in connection with baby formula which was stolen from 2 businesses in Rochelle last April.
21-year old Briana Taylor was charged with the Class 3 felony offense of retail theft.
Co-defendants in the case were 22-year old Frances Taylor and 22-year old Nakeeda Bell, both from Rockford.
The baby formula was stolen from Walgreens and Walmart. Around 40 cans were taken from the businesses.
Police say that the 3 women were selling the baby formula to retail businesses in Rockford.
In court yesterday, Briana Taylor was sentenced to 2 1/2 years probation. Restitution to Walmart totals $669 while Walgreens had a figure of $592.
Frances Taylor and Nakeeda Bell remain in the Ogle County court system on the felony offense.
