Lisle HR director charged with retail theft

A Lisle village official and former Character Counts Coalition board member has been charged with retail theft, authorities said.

Patricia Cavalier, 50, of Darien, was arrested about 3 p.m. Sunday after police said she tried to steal $140 worth of clothing and household items from the Kohl's department store at 1001 75th St. in Woodridge.

Cavalier is Lisle's human resources director and has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of her case. Lisle Village Manager Jerry Sprecher said the village will follow the investigation.

Mayor Joe Broda called Cavalier a "good employee for about eight years" and said he was disappointed in the charges.

"Anytime you get information like this, it's a surprise," he said. "But until all of the facts are presented, that's all I want to say."

Reached at her Darien home Wednesday evening, Cavalier, who is also listed as real estate agent in the Darien area, declined to comment.

Her court date has not yet been set in DuPage County.