Babysitter arrested for allegedly stealing items from homeowners and selling them on Facebook
02/14/2025 12:53 pm PST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (TCN) -- Police arrested a 22-year-old woman they allege stole clothing, handbags, and other items from the homes where she babysat and listed them for sale online.
According to a statement, in January, the Lake Forest Police Department learned about a suspected thief who allegedly stole jewelry, bags, and clothes from residences in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. Police identified Darissa Chavarria as the suspect and said she reportedly took the items from the homes and posted them on Facebook Marketplace. She was arrested on two felony counts of theft in Lake Forest.
After the state's attorney's office approved Chavarria's arrest warrant, a Lake Bluff resident contacted the Lake Forest Police Department and said she believed Chavarria stole $10,000 worth of personal belongings from her home when she worked for her as a babysitter. Soon after that, another Lake Forest resident said she was missing $1,700 worth of jewelry.
Police executed a search warrant at Chavarria's home in Lake Bluff. She is also facing an arrest warrant out of Lake Bluff for theft.
The Lake Forest and Lake Bluff police departments urged anyone who hired Chavarria as a babysitter to check their valuables.
Lake Forest Police Chief John Burke said, "We commend the victims who came forward to report these thefts. Many people hesitate to report theft, but victims coming forward is essential. It helps us recover stolen property and prevent future crimes."
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