Will County duo on pre-trial launch arrested after sufferer crushed, bank cards stolen

JOLIET, Unwell. – Two individuals have been arrested in reference to a theft and subsequent bank card fraud in Joliet early Thursday morning, in line with the police.

Deon Tillman, 28, of Joliet and Anasia Williams, 23, of Crest Hill, had been taken into custody this week and transported to the Will County Grownup Detention Facility. 

Tillman faces costs of theft and violation of pre-trial launch, whereas Williams is charged with illegal use of a bank card, retail theft and violation of pre-trial launch.

Police responded to the theft at roughly 12:31 a.m. on Jan. 4 close to West Jefferson and North Hickory streets. The sufferer advised officers he was assaulted and robbed after escorting an acquaintance to an condominium within the 100 block of North Hickory Road.

As soon as contained in the constructing, the person was confronted by a female and male assailant, later recognized by police as Tillman and Williams. The sufferer was punched, kicked, and compelled to the bottom. His pockets, containing money and bank cards, was stolen.

Shortly after the incident, police stated unauthorized purchases had been made utilizing the sufferer’s bank card at a close-by gasoline station and restaurant. 

The sufferer sustained accidents however declined medical therapy on the scene.

Through the investigation, officers recognized Tillman and Williams because the alleged suspects. 

On Jan. 6, at roughly 1:15 p.m., Williams was positioned within the parking zone of Riverwalk Properties at 362 North Broadway Road and arrested with out incident.

Williams was additionally charged in reference to a Dec. 24, 2024, retail theft on the Burlington retailer on North Larkin Avenue.

Tillman was arrested later that day at 4:54 p.m. whereas strolling close to Division Road and North Broadway Road. He was additionally arrested with out incident.

Police decided each suspects had been beneath pre-trial launch circumstances stemming from earlier arrests. 

Tillman was reportedly carrying an ankle monitor on the time of his arrest.

Each suspects stay in custody on the Will County Grownup Detention Facility because the investigation continues.