CPD Busts Two Men for Burglary

Just released to the news media at 5:39 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 by CPD:

Car Burglars Nabbed by Deering (009^th) District Officers

Offenders Arrested, Proceeds Recovered

CHICAGO – Deering (09th) District officers apprehended a pair of offenders stealing

John Eiliers

items from vehicles early this morning. 

Jeorgio Solis, 21, of the 3200 block of S. Lituanica Avenue was charged with four counts of felony Burglary and one count of misdemeanor Theft of Lost / Mislaid Property. John Eiliers, 21, of the 4400 block of S. Shields was charged with four counts of felony Burglary and one count of misdemeanor Theft of Lost / Mislaid Property and a Warrant Issuance.

On October 14, 2014, approximately 4:00 a.m, Deering (09th) officers responded to a “suspicious person” call in the area around 32nd and Princeton Avenue.  After touring the area, officers observed two male subjects matching a radio description walking on the sidewalk.  Upon exiting

Jeorgio Solis

their vehicle, Officers further observed that both subjects were carrying large, heavily laden backpacks.  Officer’s conducted a field interview, and subsequent investigation revealed the offender’s backpacks to be chock-full of stolen goods, ranging from GPS devices to IPhones. 

Officers were able to contact several victims who positively identified their items.  The Offenders were placed in custody and charged accordingly.  This investigation remains ongoing.

Solis and Eiliers were scheduled to appear in Central Bond court on October 15, 2014

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