A man who sought release from jail pending trial after being accused of stealing $1.9 million from an elderly woman in Cary had his request denied by an appeals court. The Cary Police Department received a report on August 26 of a person stealing money from an elderly family member. The suspect, Douglas Boncosky, 54, […]
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2 charged in home invasion where elderly resident was robbed at knifepoint in Woodstock
Police say a man and a woman robbed an elderly man at knifepoint during a home invasion in Woodstock after the victim arranged to meet up with the woman. Calvin D. Jackson, 28, of Rockford, was charged with home invasion, armed robbery, residential burglary, aggravated identity theft and aggravated assault. A second suspect, Carley K. […]
Police warn residents about credit card skimmers ahead of holiday season after one found in Lake County
Police are warning residents in Lake County to be aware during the holiday season of credit card skimmers after one was found at a gas station in North Chicago. The North Chicago Police Department was notified on October 27 of a credit card skimmer found at an ATM. The device was discovered at the BP […]
Prosecutors seek to freeze assets of man accused of stealing $1.9 million from elderly woman in Cary
Prosecutors are seeking to freeze the assets of a Barrington man accused of stealing $1.9 million that belonged to an elderly family member in Cary over the span of four years. The Cary Police Department received a report on August 26 of a person stealing money from an elderly family member. The suspect, Douglas Boncosky, […]
Barrington man charged with stealing $1.9 million from elderly woman in Cary over span of 4 years
Police say a Barrington man stole approximately $1.9 million by writing checks and transferring funds to himself that belonged to an elderly family member in Cary. The Cary Police Department received a report on August 26 of a person stealing money from an elderly family member. The suspect, Douglas Boncosky, 54, of Barrington, was named […]
Man arrested after allegedly stealing elderly woman’s wallet at Crystal Lake grocery store, spending almost $7,000
A Chicago man allegedly stole an elderly woman’s wallet at a grocery store in Crystal Lake and spent almost $7,000 at other nearby stores using her credit cards. Timmy L. Weeks, 61, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated identity theft, a Class 2 felony, and theft over $500, a Class 3 felony. A criminal complaint […]
Man charged with identity theft for using acquaintance’s name during 2 separate arrests days apart in Lake County
A Vernon Hills man has been charged with identity theft after police say he used another person’s name and identifiers while being processed during two arrests days apart in Lake County. Steven C. Gouveia, 35, of Vernon Hills, was arrested by the Vernon Hills Police Department on July 15 on local charges. Lake County Sheriff’s […]
Woman charged with spending thousands using elderly victim’s stolen credit card in Lake, McHenry counties
A Chicago woman has been charged with using an elderly victim’s debit card to make thousands of dollars in purchases at stores in Lake and McHenry counties. Gina A. Ortiz-Mogollon, 29, of Chicago, was charged with three counts of aggravated identity theft of an elderly victim, a Class 2 felony, and unlawful possession of a […]
Caregiver arrested for allegedly stealing over $12,000 from elderly woman in Vernon Hills
A former caregiver has been charged with committing identity theft and stealing over $12,000 from an elderly victim in Vernon Hills while the victim was in the hospital, prosecutors said. Trincetta Thompson-Crite, 29, of North Chicago, was charged with financial exploitation of an elderly or disabled victim over $5,000, aggravated identity theft of an elderly […]