A Chicago, Illinois couple was charged with felony theft of millions in Michael Kors, American Eagle, and others, DuPage County officials said.
CAROL STREAM, Ill. -- A Chicago couple has been charged in the theft of merchandise valued at more than $2 million from a retail distribution company.
German Ramirez-Mendoza, 31, and Sara Garcia del Valle, 35, were arrested Thursday and appeared Friday at a bond hearing, the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office said in a release. They're each charged with felony theft.Hammond man arrest after stealing over $1M worth of watches from Gold Coast dealership: police
Authorities allege that merchandise was stolen from the distribution company's warehouse in suburban Chicago's Carol Stream where Ramirez-Mendoza worked. It is believed that items were removed from delivery trucks and placed in a personal vehicle, authorities said. Nearly $9,000 worth of fragrances from the warehouse were found in September in a vehicle driven by Ramirez-Mendoza, according to the state's attorney's office.
Authorities later found more than $2.1 million in merchandise from Victoria's Secret, American Eagle, Michael Kors, Sephora, Foot Locker and other retailers in the couple's home and in rented storage units, prosecutors said. More than $20,000 in cash was allegedly found in their home.It wasn't immediately clear Friday night if they have attorneys.
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