Man Arrested for Robbing Construction Worker While Wearing Electronic Monitoring Device
A shocking incident occurred where a man wearing an electronic monitoring device for alleged burglaries of contractor vehicles was arrested for violently assaulting a construction worker and stealing thousands of dollars worth of tools from the victim’s work truck. The suspect, identified as Thomas Twyman, 27, was on curfew through a monitoring program operated by the Office of the Cook County Chief Judge at the time of the attack.
According to prosecutors, the incident took place on December 5 at a job site on West 61st Street. Twyman, along with another individual, attacked a 44-year-old contractor who caught them rummaging through his vehicle. The victim was thrown to the ground, sustaining injuries to the left side of his face, before the perpetrators fled with approximately $3,000 worth of tools from reputable brands like Milwaukee and DeWalt.
Despite being under electronic monitoring, Twyman was caught on camera and later identified by the victim in a photo lineup. Cook County Judge Luciano Panici Jr. ordered Twyman to be detained for the new robbery charge, highlighting that he was already facing three pending felonies related to contractor vehicle burglaries.
Court records reveal that Twyman was supposed to adhere to a strict curfew between 10:30 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. due to his previous criminal activities. In one instance, he targeted vehicles belonging to a contracting company on South Blackstone Avenue, stealing valuable equipment. Additionally, he was involved in a break-in where he stole specialized detection devices and attempted to burglarize another vehicle using a hammer.
Furthermore, Twyman had a history of vehicle break-ins, including a case where he stole cameras and a monitor from a plumbing company’s van. His repeated offenses raise concerns about the effectiveness of the electronic monitoring programs operated by the Chief Judge’s office.
Following the incident, Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered a comprehensive review of the electronic monitoring programs to enhance their efficacy and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The results of this review are eagerly awaited by the public.
As the community awaits the outcome of the review, it is evident that stricter measures need to be implemented to prevent individuals like Twyman from exploiting the system and committing further crimes while under electronic monitoring.
