Cardboard Crook Stole Recyclables From Romeoville Company: Cops

ROMEOVILLE, IL — A Chicago man stole as much as $10,000 worth of recyclable cardboard from a Romeoville company, according to a criminal complaint filed in Will County court.

Francisco Contreras, 30, faces a charge of felony theft in connection with his alleged July caper at Peacock Industries.

Contreras, who also goes by the name Victor Francisco Contreras-Ortega, works for Elite Staffing in Chicago, according to the warrant for his arrest.

Contreras remains at large. The warrant for his arrest carries a $50,000 bond.

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