Mattoon Police arrested Stephen T. Bennett, 23 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Felony Theft Over $10,000. The arrest occurred on 3/15/18 at 11:10am at the Mattoon Police Department.
The charge alleges Mr. Bennett stole several checks from an elderly female, and forged and cashed those checks throughout the months of February and March, 2018.
Mr. Bennet was taken to the Coles County Jail.