Dupage Policy Journal

Two Chicago women, Destiny Jackson and Alexis Glenn, were charged with stealing over $1,400 worth of merchandise from an Oak Brook Nordstrom Rack store.

Jackson allegedly bit a police officer during a brief struggle.

The incident occurred when an Oak Brook police officer observed a suspicious vehicle in the Nordstrom Rack parking lot, which led to the discovery of the theft and subsequent arrest of the defendants on charges including burglary, retail theft and aggravated battery to a Police Officer.

The allegations that these two women drove to the Nordstrom Rack store and left their car running in the parking lot while they helped themselves to more than $1,400 worth of merchandise and simply walked out without paying, are shocking,” Berlin said.

“Even more disturbing is the allegation that Jackson bit an officer, breaking his skin, as she was being arrested. The fact that Oak Brook police officers were waiting for them when they walked out of the store is a testament to the truly outstanding work of the Oak Brook Police Department. The extremely quick apprehension of the defendants in this case sends the unmistakable message that in DuPage County, if you commit this type of crime, you will be caught, charged and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I thank the Oak Brook Police Department for their quick heads-up work in this case and for their ongoing efforts in protecting our retail establishments in DuPage County. I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Connor Greene and Michael Pingaj for their efforts on this case.”

“This is another example of our pro-active policing strategies working to deter crime and enforce the law,” Strockis said. “Our undercover officers are out in our retail areas looking for suspicious activity which is resulting in significant arrests and recovered stolen property. It’s disgusting that the suspect bit an officer attempting to elude arrest and I’m grateful he was not severely injured. We will not accept or tolerate this type of behavior in Oak Brook and will continue to keep our retail establishments safe. I’d like to thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his team for their guidance and assistance on this case.”

Both women had bond set at $20,000 with 10% to apply for Jackson and $10,000 with 10% to apply for Glenn, with the State initially requesting a higher bond of $75,000 for each.

The next court appearance for both defendants is set for Oct. 5, for arraignment in front of Judge Telander.