Teen Stole Snake, Crammed It In His Pants

ORLAND PARK, Ill. A thief trying to swipe a baby Brazilian rainbow boa from an Orland Park pet store shoved the snake in his trouser pocket before leaving Chicago Reptile House, according to authorities.

About 2 p.m. on July 25, Devon Wennlund, 18, of Downers Grove, is accused of taking the month-old snake from its tank. A customer allegedly saw him stash it in his pants pocket.

The snake, about 12 inches long, was being sold for $165.

“It’s just a little thicker than a pencil,” store owner Brian Potter said.

Potter said he caught the would-be snake stealer sitting in his car. “The snake was crawling out of his pocket,” Potter said. “He gave me an ‘Oh, I’m an idiot’ apology.”

Wennlund did not return a call to comment. He faces a charge of retail theft.

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Gives new meaning to the phrase "Hey, is that a snake in your pants or are you just......" well, you get the idea.