A cleaner allegedly stole more than $10,000 worth in jewelry from a client's suburban Glen Ellyn home, the DuPage County State's Attorney said.

Frances Carter, 44, of Rockford, was charged with felony residential burglary. According to authorities, a Glen Ellyn resident contacted police and reported that a 14K white gold diamond ring and a 14K yellow gold diamond tennis bracelet were stolen from her home sometime after Oct. 11, 2024. The value of the jewelry totaled approximately $11,325.

Police conducted an investigation and were led to Carter, who allegedly took the jewelry while cleaning the woman's home. Carter was taken into custody on Monday without incident, authorities said.

Carter made a first appearance in court on Tuesday, where a judge denied the state's motion to detain her

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