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Chicago man charged with stealing RV from Elmhurst storage facility

A Chicago man accused of stealing a recreational vehicle last month from an Elmhurst storage facility appeared in DuPage County court Saturday facing a pair of felony charges.

Joshua Ostrega, 27, of the 3500 block of South Western Avenue, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle and theft stemming from the RV's disappearance Feb. 13.

Authorities said Ostrega and an unknown accomplice went to the facility that day and entered the RV, which was being kept there for winter storage. They left the lot and went to a nearby store to buy a car battery, then returned and drove off with the $22,000 RV, authorities say.

"This type of brazen behavior will not be tolerated and anyone charged with this type of crime in DuPage County will be caught and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in an announcement of the arrest Saturday.

Bail for Ostrega was set Saturday at $50,000. His next court appearance is set for April 2. Both charges against him are Class 2 felonies punishable by a maximum three to seven years in prison.

The investigation into the theft continues. Anyone with information is asked to call the Elmhurst Police Department at (630) 530-3050.

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