Illinois sheriff recovers $1.5 million worth of laptops along with stolen semi truck and trailer

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is investigating a major cargo theft incident involving laptop computers.

On May 14, 2026, CCSO’s Organized Retail Crime unit received information that a 53-foot trailer stolen out of Bridgeview may be located on North Austin Avenue in Chicago, Illinois.

When CCSO arrived on scene, they found the stolen trailer with $1.5 million worth of laptop computers inside.

Investigators learned that that the semi truck attached to the trailer was also reported stolen.

“An attempt to flood the secondary retail market with stolen merchandise bit the dust…” CCSO said.

The vehicle and laptop thefts remain under investigation.

CCSO’s Organized Retail Crime unit has recovered more than $10 million in stolen merchandise since forming in 2023.