8 Charged After Retail Thefts In Westmont, Lombard, Oak Brook

DUPAGE COUNTY — Eight people face multiple felony charges in connection with three apparently unrelated burglaries that took place at businesses throughout DuPage County. The burglaries involved businesses in Westmont, Lombard and Oak Brook on March 9 and March 10.

Four Charged in Burglary at Mariano's in Westmont

Four individuals have been charged in connection with the first burglary, which took place March 9 around 5:15 p.m. at the Mariano's at 150 W. 63rd St. in Westmont.

Jeana Ziko, 36, Debra Ziko, 56, Christopher Ziko, 55, and Mark Ziko, 53, all of Chicago, were charged with felony counts of burglary and retail theft. Jeana Ziko was also charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Police say Mark waited outside the Mariano's store while Jeana, Debra and Christopher went into the store and stole Red Bull drinks, Nexium, cat food and detergent. The total loss was valued at $1,300.

The Zikos were taken into custody by Westmont police at the scene. Jeana Ziko is accused of having 4.5 grams of fentanyl on her person when she was arrested.

Jeana and Mark Ziko are being held on $25,000 bond, Debra Ziko is being held on $10,000 bond and Christopher Ziko is being held on $7,500 bond.

Two Charged in Burglary at Dick's Sporting Goods in Lombard

Two individuals were charged with a burglary that took place at Dick's Sporting Goods in Lombard on March 9. Dyasia Reese, 25 and Mikell Nunley 24, St. Louis, were charged with burglary and retail theft.

Police were called to the store at 810 E. Butterfield Rd. around 5:48 p.m. for a report of a retail theft. When they got to the scene, officers report that they saw Reese and Nunley leaving the store with $1,800 worth of clothing that was not paid for.

Reese and Nunley were taken into custody following a short foot chase by police, authorities say.

Reese is being held on $35,000 bond and Nunley's bond was set at $10,000.

Two Charged in Burglary at Old Navy in Oak Brook

On March 10, the Old Navy at 2155 22nd St. in Oak Brook was the scene of a retail theft. Jara Tramble, 28, of Chicago, was charged with one count of burglary and two counts of retail theft. Ashley Washington, 29, of Oak Lawn, faces one count of burglary and one count of retail theft.

Police were called to the store around 2 p.m. for a retail theft report. Prosecutors say Tramble and Washington removed security sensors and stole items that were valued at a total of $910.

Tramble is being held on $50,000 bond and Washington on $$10,000 bond.

Statement from DuPage County State's Attorney

In a statement, DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said, "According to the National Retail Foundation, in 2022, retail establishments across the county lost a combined estimated $34.96 billion due to retail theft. That is a staggering amount of loss that can translate to higher prices for consumers, lower wages for employees and in the worst cases, lost businesses for proprietors. In DuPage County, law enforcement and my office will do everything we can to protect our retail establishments and hold accountable anyone who commits the type of criminal behavior as alleged in these cases."