On 4/21/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Eric L. Kaldenberg, age 52, of Mt. Carmel for Felony Theft following a theft investigation at the local laundromat. Police were called to the scene to take a report of a stolen wallet that contained over $1000 cash. It was reported that the owner had accidentally left their wallet upon leaving. After reviewing surveillance footage, police recognized the above defendant take the wallet, look inside of it, and walk out of the business. Officers responded to Kaldenburg’s home where they made contact with him. Officers were able to recover approximately $400 cash but the remainder had already been spent. Kaldenburg was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and later released on a Notice to Appear.