Crime & Safety
Skokie Police Charge Man in Burglary, Auto And Credit Card Theft
The man entered an unlocked home and stole two cars and credit cards, police say. An arrest is merely an accusation and not evidence of conviction.
Skokie police have arrested and charged a man in an overnight residential burglary case. They also say he, and an accomplice, stole the resident's credit cards and two autos and went on a spending spree.
The police department statement follows.
Criminal charges have been filed against Jonathan Dominguez, 25, of the 1600 block of North Mason Avenue, Chicago, in connection with a residential burglary which occurred on the 5200 block of Dobson Street, Skokie. Dominguez was charged with one count of Residential Burglary, one count of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, and one count of Unlawful Use of a Credit Card. Further charges are pending.
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The incident took place overnight on Saturday, August 24, 2013, when the offender and an accomplice entered the residence through the unlocked front door. The offender removed several items of personal property including jewelry, electronics, tennis shoes, credit cards, and two sets of car keys. The suspect and the accomplice then removed the two vehicles from the residence and drove to numerous locations throughout Chicago. During the excursion, the offender used the stolen credit cards to purchase several items.
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Based on investigative work, the Skokie Police Department recovered both stolen vehicles involved in this incident.
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