Chips valued at $4,000 stolen at Rivers Casino, police say

Someone stole four, $1,000 casino chips off a baccarat table inside Rivers Casino in Des Plaines on Friday, police said.

The theft occurred about 1:30 p.m. in a high-limit area.

A gambler had stepped away to smoke, returned and discovered the missing chips.

The thief exchanged the chips for cash before leaving, police said. The thief was described as a bearded man who appeared to be between 35 and 45 years old.