Huntley Man Charged in Car Burglaries

A Huntley man was arrested Wednesday by McHenry County sheriff’s police in the use of a stolen credit card and in connection with car burglaries.

Kyle R. Wightman, 21, 10710 Pebble Drive, was arrested and charged with theft, unlawful use of a stolen credit card and two counts of burglary, according to press release issued Thursday by McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren.

Nygren stated in the release the charges against Wightman result from a three-month investigation where several vehicle burglaries occurred in the unincorporated areas around Marengo and Huntley.

A stolen credit card from one of the vehicle burglaries was used at a business in Lake in the Hills, police said. Investigators linked Wightman to the use of that credit card, according to Nygren.

An Apple I-Pad also stolen during a vehicle burglary was recovered in Streamwood. During the investigation, police discovered Wightman had sold the I-Pad, Nygren said in the release.

Other items reported stolen from both burglaries have been recovered. Burglary victims told police their vehicles were secure when the burglaries were committed.

An arrest warrant was issued for Wightman, and he was taken into custody without further incident Wednesday, Dec. 7, by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Apprehension Unit.

Wightman was transported to the McHenry County Adult Correctional Facility and released into the facility’s custody. His bond has been set for $50,000. Wightman is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Dec. 13.

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office received assistance from police departments from Huntley, Lake in the Hills and Streamwood during the course of the investigation, Nygren stated.