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Man wakes to find car, cellphone, $39K gone after dozing off during social media meetup in Tremont

Investigators say the 31-year-old victim first came into contact with the woman on a social media app.

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Nov 4, 2026, 1:18 PM

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Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman who robbed a man on Aug. 24 in Tremont.

Investigators say the 31-year-old victim first came into contact with the woman on a social media app.

The two made plans to meet up at a location on East Tremont Avenue. At some point during the encounter, the man fell asleep.

He discovered his vehicle, cellphone and $39,507 in cash were missing soon after waking up.

Police say his vehicle was later recovered, but the other items remain missing.

The suspect fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call 1-800-577-TIPS.

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