The omnipresence of this particular drugstore chain may make for great PowerPoint presentations at HQ and hefty profits for the shareholders, but for the folks passing through night court, the 24-hour catch-all shops also provide a round-the-clock opportunity for theft.

The original Duane Reade opened just a few blocks from 100 Centre Street. And the spirit of that store visits the courtroom constantly.

Tonight's defendant got nailed trying to leave with an array of anti-smell potions.

The store's security guard discovered unpaid-for Listerine, talcum powder and men's deodorant.

After hearing about the defendant's many previous contacts with the system, the judge hands down his ruling: Twenty days in jail and a treatment program.

He stares down at the thief and delivers his final advice: "Those are the magic words you must utter, 'Treatment program.'"