Surveillance video captured a half-dozen suspects forcing entry to ReStyle Designers of Barrington, 121 South Cook Street in Barrington, and stealing nearly all of the products in just a minute early in the morning on December 28. | Background: Screengrab; Inset: Provided
By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner
Police have announced charges against one of six masked suspects who allegedly ransacked a boutique retailer in Barrington, stealing over $100,000 worth of merchandise in December.
The Barrington Police Department responded around 5 a.m. on December 28 to ReStyle Designers of Barrington, 121 South Cook Street, following reports of a disturbance.
Barrington Police Chief David Daigle said a resident living above the business called 911 after hearing multiple males yelling loudly outside and witnessing two vehicles speeding away from the scene.
Officers discovered that the front door of ReStyle Designers had been forced open.
The business owner, who was notified of the incident, responded to the scene and provided officers with surveillance footage that captured a burglary, Daigle said.
ReStyle Designers of Barrington said nearly all of the store’s inventory was stolen, leading to years of hard work and trust “gone in seconds.”
“We are devastated, but we are not giving up. This store has always been about community, and our clients and consignors are more than customers, you are our family,” the store owners said.
“We are grateful to the Barrington Police Department for their prompt response and ongoing assistance,” the store said.
The police department announced the arrest of Jeremiah K. Brown, 21, on Wednesday and said he was charged with burglary, a Class 2 felony, following an investigation.
Report and video can be found here.
