Palatine Theft Suspect Sought After Court No-Show
Cook County authorities have issued a warrant for Breider Iriarte Campomar after he failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Financial Crime
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Cook County officials are searching for Breider Iriarte Campomar following his failure to appear in court this week. Campomar faces a Class 2 felony charge for theft by deception involving a $73,000 bank impersonation scam.
Why it matters
The case highlights an ongoing investigation into a scheme that targeted a local Mariano's worker. Authorities are continuing to track down multiple suspects linked to the significant financial loss.
Breider Iriarte Campomar is charged with a Class 2 felony for theft by deception in a $73,000 fraud case. A search warrant is active after he violated pretrial release conditions by missing his court appearance.
The players
Breider Iriarte Campomar
He is the primary suspect charged with a Class 2 felony for theft by deception in a bank impersonation scheme.
Jose Luis Mateo
He is an identified suspect in the ongoing fraud investigation who currently remains at large.
Fredduar Escobar Bautista
He is an identified suspect in the ongoing fraud investigation who currently remains at large.
The details
Police previously tracked Campomar to Pennsylvania earlier this month, resulting in his extradition to Cook County last week. Officials remain on the hunt for two additional suspects, Jose Luis Mateo and Fredduar Escobar Bautista, who are still at large.
Timeline
Earlier this month: Breider Iriarte Campomar was located in Pennsylvania.
Last week: The suspect was extradited to Cook County.
This week: Campomar failed to appear in court.
Legal Context
This case illustrates how local courts navigate pretrial conditions established under the 2024 Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act. The issuance of a warrant after a no-show reflects the standard judicial response when defendants violate court-ordered release terms.
Residents should remain alert for potential financial scams that impersonate banks, as the investigation into this $73,000 theft remains active. Those with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects should contact the Palatine Police Department at 847-359-9000.
The takeaway
Scams involving bank impersonation can lead to substantial financial losses, even for vigilant individuals. Residents are advised to verify all financial communications directly through official banking channels to avoid similar deception.
Further reading
For more on local fraud trends, visit the Financial Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC7 Chicago.
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