Crime & Safety
Police Pinch Pickpockets in Northbrook
A Chicago man and woman are charged with stealing purses from female shoppers in Northbrook, and then using their credit cards to rack up thousands in charges, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Northbrook police and Cook County law enforcement busted two pickpockets after they had stolen purses, then used victims' credit cards to rack up thousands of dollars in charges, the Chicago Tribune reports.
The article states Trina L. McDaniel and Kenneth M. Wymbs, both of Chicago are charged with three counts each of wire fraud and operating a continuing criminal financial enterprise. The two targeted women shopping at Northbrook businesses over the last few months.
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