DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Bloomingdale Director of Police Frank Giammarese announced today, Monday, October 10, 2024, that charges have been filed against a Tazwell County resident accused of stealing more than $725 worth of merchandise from the Bloomingdale Best Buy located at 350 West Army Trail Road. Domenico Polizzi, age 34, of the block of 400 of Daniel Parkway, Washington, Illinois, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Burglary and two counts of Retail Theft, all Class 3 Felonies. Also, Polizzi is presently on pre-trial release for allegedly stealing a $599.99 golf club from the Lombard Dicks Sporting Goods on February 5, 2024. On August 26, 2024, an arrest warrant was issued for Polizzi for failing to appear at his scheduled court hearing on that case. At today’s hearing, Polizzi was released on the new charges as required by law. Following that hearing, the State filed a petition to revoke Polizzi’s pre-trial release on his previous case, which Judge Joseph Bugos granted.
Allegedly, Domenico Polizzi, on August 28, 2024, at approximately 10:45 a.m., entered the Best Buy store, concealed two pairs of headphones and a heart monitor and then exited the store approximately two minutes later, and fled the scene. The items that Polizzi allegedly stole from the store are valued at approximately $728.98. Following an investigation into the matter, authorities identified Polizzi as a suspect in the case. He was taken into custody by the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, October 9, 2024.
“Judge Bugos’ order to revoke pre-trial release and order Mr. Polizzi be detained pending trial sends the message that in DuPage County if you are granted pre-trial release, do not violate those conditions. Conditions of pre-trial release are an order of the Court and are not optional. If you do violate those conditions, my office will do everything we can to ensure your future compliance with orders of the Court up to and including detention pending trial. I commend the Bloomingdale Police Department for their work on this case and for their ongoing efforts in keeping our businesses and patrons safe. I thank the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance as well as Assistant State’s Attorneys Adam Frahm and Michael Pingaj for their work in securing charges against Mr. Polizzi.”
— DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin
“I am extremely proud of our Bloomingdale police officers for their ongoing work in protecting our community and holding those responsible for crime accountable for their actions,” Giammarese said. “I also thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his team for their partnership and continued efforts in prosecuting those who would victimize our retail establishments.”
— Bloomingdale Director of Police Frank Giammarese
Polizzi’s next court date is scheduled for November 4, 2024, for arraignment in front of Judge Margaret O’Connell.
Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
— DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office
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