Prosecutors alleged he stole over $17,000 between August 2019 and September 2021
ST. CHARLES, Ill. — A lieutenant firefighter who worked with the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District has been found guilty of theft.
The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office announced Friday that Greg M. Algrim was found guilty of multiple counts after prosecutors alleged he stole over $17,000 between August 2019 and September 2021.
According to prosecutors, Algrim’s rank permitted him access to the department’s payroll and scheduling system.
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Records show that Algrim logged into the system on multiple occasions, added and approved unworked overtime hours to his schedule, and received compensation for those shifts.
Algrim waived his right to a jury trial.
Algrim is next due in court on May 30 for sentencing.