TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Kenosha County Eye is releasing previously withheld details about the massive $310,000 burglary of Goldenrod City Collectibles following a press release issued today, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, by Twin Lakes Police Chief Katie Hall. At the request of the Twin Lakes Police Department and the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office, KCE had withheld certain information, including the identities of suspects, to avoid compromising the ongoing investigation and efforts to apprehend those responsible. Following today’s announcement, KCE is releasing the information it previously withheld, including the identities of five Illinois men charged in the August 10 burglary. Two have been arrested, with one remaining in custody and another released on bond, while three others remain wanted. The department also revealed new allegations involving the store’s recently fired manager, Allan A. Aguilar, 31, of Kenosha, who is now accused of stealing nearly $15,000 in merchandise from the same business.
The announcement follows months of investigative work involving multiple law enforcement agencies across state lines. In addition to the burglary, police have investigated a separate fraudulent-purchase scheme involving four Chicago residents and allegations that Aguilar stole more than $53,000 from another Twin Lakes collectibles business where he previously worked. Investigators are also examining whether Aguilar had any connection to the August burglary, although police emphasized Wednesday that he has not been identified as a suspect in that crime and no connection has been established.
Kenosha County Eye first reported the burglary on August 10, when police were searching for suspects who fled in vehicles believed to include a white Chrysler Pacifica and a BMW. Initial estimates placed the stolen merchandise’s value at more than $200,000, but subsequent investigative records established losses of approximately $310,453.64 in stolen merchandise and another $5,964.66 in property damage.
Five Illinois Men Charged, Three Remain Wanted
According to the Twin Lakes Police Department, five Illinois men have been criminally charged in connection with the August 10 burglary. The defendants range in age from 30 to 45 and face multiple felony charges, including burglary and theft of property valued at more than $100,000.
(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
Namon N. Smith, 45, of Chicago, was arrested and remains in custody at the Kenosha County Jail. Smith faces six criminal charges, including two counts of felony burglary, felony theft exceeding $100,000, possession of burglarious tools, felony criminal damage to property and misdemeanor criminal damage to property.
Donald J. Harris, 36, of Chicago, was also arrested but subsequently released on bond. Harris faces the same six underlying charges, with repeat-offender penalty enhancers attached to each count.
Steve Harris, 34, of Justice, Illinois, has an active arrest warrant. He faces six charges related to the burglary, including felony theft exceeding $100,000 and two felony burglary counts.
Jessie M. Williams, 30, of Chicago, also has an active arrest warrant. Williams faces six charges, including three Class F felonies, two Class I felonies and one Class A misdemeanor.
Travis S. Thomas, 32, of Chicago, remains wanted on an active arrest warrant. He faces six criminal charges stemming from the burglary.
All five defendants are charged as parties to a crime. Under Wisconsin law, that designation allows prosecutors to pursue criminal responsibility against individuals accused of aiding, abetting or participating in the commission of an offense, even if they did not personally carry out every act alleged.
Judge Authorized $500,000 Arrest Warrant; Kellum Sets $50,000 Cash Bail
Court records reveal that Judge Angelina Gabriele authorized a $500,000 arrest warrant for Smith on September 11. After Smith was taken into custody, he appeared before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum on September 21, when Kellum set cash bail at just $50,000, 90% less than the amount specified on the original arrest warrant.
District Attorney Xavier Solis personally appeared for the prosecution during Smith’s initial appearance. Smith was represented by attorney Seth Johnson, and Kellum imposed conditions prohibiting contact with Goldenrod City Collectibles, a representative of the business and certain codefendants.
Smith remained in custody during subsequent court appearances, including an October 14 hearing before Kellum. At that hearing, Smith appeared with private attorney Patrick Cafferty, while Assistant District Attorney Anthony Schmitz represented the prosecution. Kellum continued the $50,000 cash bail and scheduled a preliminary hearing for October 21.
The original $500,000 warrant amount and the $50,000 cash bail set at Smith’s initial appearance are different types of court determinations. Nevertheless, the amount required for his release following his initial appearance was $450,000 less than the amount specified on the arrest warrant.
Masked Burglars Smash Display Cases, Steal Hundreds Of Thousands In Collectibles
According to criminal complaints filed in Kenosha County Circuit Court, four masked individuals broke into Goldenrod City Collectibles, located at 120 S. Lake Ave., at approximately 2 a.m. on August 10. The burglars allegedly smashed a window to enter the business and used bolt cutters to destroy four display cases containing valuable Pokémon cards, professionally graded trading cards and other collectibles.
Investigators allege the group stole merchandise and cash before also burglarizing a trailer behind the store. The total merchandise loss was calculated at $310,453.64, with another $5,964.66 in damage to the business.
Surveillance footage captured portions of the burglary and helped investigators identify vehicles believed to have been involved, including a rented white Chrysler Pacifica and a BMW. Investigators subsequently developed evidence through vehicle rental records, GPS information, cellular telephone records, fingerprints, surveillance recordings and identifying physical characteristics.
During the investigation, authorities executed a search warrant at a residence in Justice, Illinois, where they recovered evidence associated with the Goldenrod burglary, including Pokémon merchandise and related items. Investigators also developed information concerning potentially related collectible-store burglaries in other states, including Iowa.
Chief Hall said the investigation required extensive coordination between Wisconsin and Illinois law enforcement agencies. The burglary investigation remains active, and police continue working to locate the three defendants with outstanding arrest warrants.
Fired Store Manager Accused Of Stealing Nearly $15,000
Wednesday’s announcement also revealed additional allegations against Allan A. Aguilar, 31, of Kenosha, the recently fired manager of Goldenrod City Collectibles.
Goldenrod City Collectibles announced Tuesday that Aguilar had been terminated after allegedly stealing a collectible card valued at approximately $4,500. However, police now say the suspected thefts from Goldenrod involve Pokémon cards and other merchandise valued at approximately $14,975.
According to police, investigators received information about the additional suspected thefts while investigating allegations involving Aguilar’s previous employment at BS Collectibles, formerly located at 517 N. Lake Ave. in Twin Lakes.
Kenosha County Eye reported Monday that Aguilar was charged with stealing $53,575 from BS Collectibles, where he worked from March through October 2024. According to the criminal complaint, Aguilar received money through PayPal to purchase inventory for the business but allegedly kept the funds for himself.
Investigators say Aguilar admitted taking the money and entered into a repayment agreement requiring him to pay $200 every Friday. After he allegedly stopped making payments and responding to the business owners, they contacted police.
On November 7, a Twin Lakes police officer, assisted by the Kenosha Police Department, located Aguilar at his Kenosha residence and took him into custody without incident. He was transported to the Kenosha County Jail.
Aguilar appeared in court Monday, November 9, before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum, who authorized his release on no-cash bail despite the allegations involving more than $53,000. Aguilar faces one Class G felony count of theft in a business setting and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on November 24 before Judge Jodi L. Meier.
Police said no criminal charges have yet been filed concerning the approximately $14,975 in merchandise allegedly stolen from Goldenrod City Collectibles. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence, and additional criminal charges are anticipated following review by the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office.
Police Examine Possible Connection Between Former Manager And Burglary
The Goldenrod owners also revealed Tuesday that investigators were examining whether Aguilar may have had any involvement in the August 10 burglary. Police addressed that possibility directly in Wednesday’s announcement.
According to the Twin Lakes Police Department, Aguilar has not been identified as a suspect in the $310,000 burglary. Investigators are continuing to examine available information to determine whether any connection exists between Aguilar and the burglary, but no connection has been established.
The investigation into Aguilar’s alleged thefts from Goldenrod remains separate from the burglary prosecution involving the five Illinois defendants. Police have not announced any evidence establishing that Aguilar participated in, assisted with or had advance knowledge of the August burglary.
(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
Four Chicago Residents Identified In Separate Fraud Investigation
In addition to the burglary and the allegations involving Aguilar, Twin Lakes police have investigated fraudulent transactions at Goldenrod City Collectibles that occurred on August 18 and August 20.
Investigators identified four Chicago residents in connection with those transactions. Police identified them Wednesday as Allen K. Jones, 31; Amari D. Brown, 29; Jalen R. Edwards, 24; and Evan B. Williams, 29.
Jones, Brown and Edwards were identified in connection with felony fraudulent use of financial transaction card allegations. Williams was identified in connection with a misdemeanor fraudulent use of financial transaction card charge.
According to criminal complaints, individuals allegedly used false identities and financial transaction cards to obtain expensive Pokémon merchandise, with the transactions subsequently disputed or reversed. The merchandise included professionally graded Pokémon cards valued at thousands of dollars, including a Charizard card priced at $3,200, a Ninetales card priced at $2,500 and a Gengar card priced at $800.
Investigators relied on surveillance footage, vehicle records, social-media information and cooperation with Illinois law enforcement agencies to identify those involved. The investigation included allegations that false names were used during purchases and that merchandise was obtained without the business ultimately receiving payment.
Jones appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court on October 9, when $5,000 cash bail was set. Court records show that the full amount was posted on October 13. Jones also faces a separate Wisconsin fugitive proceeding involving theft charges filed in Lake County, Illinois.
Police emphasized that the fraudulent-purchase investigation is separate from the August 10 burglary. Investigators have not established a connection between the two groups of suspects.
Chief Hall Praises Investigators’ Work
Chief Katie Hall credited the department’s investigators and cooperating law enforcement agencies for their work on the cases, which have involved multiple jurisdictions and months of investigative activity.
“I am extremely proud of the dedication and professionalism demonstrated by the members of our department throughout these investigations. These cases have required countless hours of investigative work, extensive coordination with other agencies, and a tremendous commitment from our personnel. I appreciate their hard work and continued dedication to these investigations,” Hall said.
The Twin Lakes Police Department said it remains committed to pursuing credible leads and working with prosecutors as the investigations continue. Additional information may be released as investigators complete their work and determine that disclosure will not compromise ongoing investigations or criminal proceedings.
The criminal charges against the defendants remain allegations, and each defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
