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Oak Parker Charged in La Grange Park District Thefts

Authorities say man worked at the rec center as a custodian for less than 30 days before being let go.

An Oak Park man who is a former employee of the  was arrested March 25 in connection with the  from a secured area in the Park District's recreation center, 536 East Ave.

Adrian C. Sanchez, of 1043 Highland Ave., was charged with theft, criminal trespass to property and reckless conduct. His bond was $1,000 and he faces an April 19 court date at the Bridgeview courthouse.

Sanchez was a custodian and worked for the Park District for less than 30 days, said Dean Bissias, Park District of La Grange's executive director. Sanchez was released, “a week or so ago,” Bissias said on March 28. A camera, radio and other items were taken out of a locked area at the recreation center, he said.

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Some of the property has since been recovered, police said. 

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