New Lenox, IL – A Chicago man was taken into custody this week after allegedly using fraudulent financial documents to acquire a high-end vehicle from a seller in New Lenox.
According to a press release issued Wednesday by the New Lenox Police Department, officers responded to a complaint on Tuesday at around 4:40 p.m. regarding a suspected case of theft by deception. The victim reported that on Friday, August 16, he met with a man to sell his Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8. The buyer provided $4,000 in cash and a cashier’s check for $33,000, which was later flagged as fraudulent by the victim’s bank.
Detectives were able to identify the suspect using video evidence and collaborated with the Tri County Auto Theft Task Force. Authorities confirmed the man as Anthony Huff, who was later located by Chicago Police Department Tact Officers from the 5th District during a traffic stop.
Police say Huff was behind the wheel of the stolen vehicle and was allegedly in possession of falsified financial documents and a fake driver’s license at the time of arrest.
During questioning, Huff allegedly admitted his involvement in the fraudulent transaction. He was taken into custody by the Chicago Police Department and transported to the New Lenox Police Department, where he was charged with forgery, theft, aggravated possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and burglary.
New Lenox Police are urging residents to verify large financial transactions through their banks and remain vigilant against scams involving checks or digital payments.
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