(SOURCE: DuPage County Sheriff’s Office).
Jehnyejah Moore, charged with retail theft and other charges (SOURCE: DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office).
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today, Wednesday, February 11, 2026, that charges have been filed against two individuals accused of stealing merchandise from an Oak Brook and an Elmhurst retail business in two unrelated incidents. Jehnyejah Moore, age 22, of the 7300 block of Woodward Avenue, Woodridge, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning where Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to detain her pre-trial. Moore is charged with one count of Retail Theft (Class 3 Felony) and one count of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer (Class 4 Felony). Jrlani Williams, age 32, of the 4800 block of Drexel Boulevard, Chicago, also appeared in First Appearance Court this morning where Judge Dieden granted the State’s motion to detain him pre-trial. Williams is charged with one count of Burglary (Class 2 Felony), one count of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer and multiple Misdemeanor and petty offenses including Retail Theft, Resisting a Police Officer and Driving While License Suspended.
On Wednesday, February 10, 2026, at approximately 2:07 p.m., Oak Brook police officers responded to Nordstrom store, located at 10 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, for a call of a retail theft in progress. Upon their arrival, police officers located the suspect’s vehicle, a white Chevrolet Equinox, traveling westbound on I-88. The responding police officer pulled behind the Equinox and activated his emergency lights and siren to initiate a traffic stop. Instead of stopping, the driver of the Equinox, later determined to be Moore, accelerated away from the officer at a high rate of speed. As the police officer followed Moore, she reached speeds of approximately 112 mph before the police officer terminated his pursuit due to safety concerns. Following the pursuit, Oak Brook police officers went to Jehnyeja Moore’s residence, where she surrendered to authorities and was taken into custody without incident. Following an investigation into the theft, it was discovered that Moore allegedly entered Nordstrom and selected several items of merchandise including SKIMS undergarments and two tee-shirts. Moore allegedly took the items into a fitting room and removed the anti-theft sensor from the items. Moore then left the fitting room with the items and allegedly selected a beanie and another tee-shirt before exiting the store without paying for the items. A loss prevention officer confronted Moore outside the store and recovered all the merchandise except one package of SKIMS before Moore fled the scene in the Equinox.
Also on February 10, 2026, but at approximately 5:18 p.m., Elmhurst police officers responded to Kohl’s, located at 303 South Route 83, for a call of a retail theft in progress. Prior to the call, Williams arrived at Kohl’s and parked a white Jaguar F-Type in a handicap parking spot in front of the store’s door. Williams then entered the store, allegedly selected a Ninja Blender, cut off the anti-theft sensor, and placed the blender in a shopping cart. Williams allegedly selected an electric griddle and placed it in the same shopping cart before staging the cart near the front door. Upon their arrival at the store, police officers placed a stop stick under the rear passenger side tire of the Jaguar and began surveillance. While police officers surveilled the Jaguar, Williams exited the store, ran towards Jaguar, and then entered the When police officers ordered Williams to exit the Jaguar, he instead drove over the stop stick deflating the rear tire, and fled the area. Responding officers activated their emergency lights and sirens and pursued Williams. After losing sight of Williams as he allegedly fled, officers located the Jaguar abandoned in a ditch near the corner of York Street and Butterfield Road. A short time later, police officers located Williams hiding in a stand of trees and took him into custody following a brief foot pursuit.
“With the warm weather just around the corner, we encourage everyone to come to DuPage County and enjoy all we have to offer. We are an extremely welcoming community, but I want to emphasize that we are welcoming only to those who obey the law. Law enforcement in DuPage County is extremely well-trained and prepared to arrest anyone who comes here intent on criminal activity. Judge Dieden’s order granting our request to deny pre-trial release for these two defendants sends a strong message that we will not tolerate the type of behavior alleged against these defendants who, now find themselves incarcerated awaiting trial. I commend the Oak Brook and Elmhurst Police Departments for their work on these cases and their continued efforts in protecting our local businesses. I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Sean Kinsella and Kevin Kosman for their work in securing charges against these two defendants.”
— DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin
“These two incidents underscore a clear message: the eastern edge of this county is not the place to commit a crime. The technology, coordination, and investigative tactics used to bring these offenders to justice were truly exceptional. I am grateful for the strong partnerships we maintain with our allied agencies, who work collaboratively every day to keep our communities safe. I also want to commend the officers involved for their continued dedication and outstanding work. Finally, I extend my sincere thanks to State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his team for their assistance and guidance throughout this case.”
— Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis
“Choosing to run from law enforcement, whether behind the wheel or on foot, puts lives at risk. I’m proud of the effective response by our officers, who leveraged pursuit termination equipment, public safety cameras and their physical effort to bring this incident to a safe and lawful conclusion. I also thank our assisting law enforcement partners and State’s Attorney Bob Berlin for holding fleeing offenders accountable for their crimes in DuPage County.”
— Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean
Moore’s next court appearance is scheduled for February 17, 2026, in front of Judge Daniel Guerin. Williams’ next court appearance is scheduled for March 9, 2026, in front of Judge Brian Telander.
Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendants’ guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
— DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office
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