Illinois babysitter stole jewelry and handbags from homes, sold them on Facebook Marketplace: police

The Brief

  • Darissa A. Chavarria, an Illinois babysitter, has been charged with multiple felony theft counts after allegedly stealing jewelry, handbags, and clothing from homes where she worked and selling them on Facebook Marketplace.
  • The investigation into Chavarria began in January after two separate theft reports from Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents, who suspected her of taking and selling their belongings.
  • Police are urging anyone who hired Chavarria as a babysitter to check their valuables and report any thefts to local authorities.

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. An Illinois woman has been charged with stealing jewelry, handbags and clothing from homes where she worked as a babysitter and selling the items on Facebook Marketplace.

Darissa A. Chavarria, 22, of unincorporated Lake Bluff, faces several felony counts of theft.

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