Chicago Man, 35, Used Fake Cashier's Check For $33K To Steal SUV: New Lenox PD

NEW LENOX, IL — A Chicago man faces several charges, after police said he handed over a fake check as payment for an SUV.

Around 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, New Lenox Police were called for a complaint of theft by deception. The victim told police he met with a man on Aug. 16 to sell his Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8. The man gave the seller $4,000 cash, and a cashier's check for $33,000. When the seller deposited the check, it came back as fraudulent, police said Thursday.

Detectives were able to get video of the buyer who used the check. With further investigation and the assistance of Tri County Auto Theft Task Force, the buyer was identified as Anthony Huff, of Chicago.

Late Thursday, Chicago Police found the stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee, with Huff behind the wheel. He also had altered financial documents and a fictitious driver's license, police said. He was taken into custody.

During an interview, Huff admitted to being involved in the fraudulent transaction to purchase the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8.

He was moved to the New Lenox Police Department, where he was charged with forgery, theft, aggravated possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and burglary. He was released with a notice to appear in court.