I know identity theft is a serious thing, not something to truly be laughed at. But having said that, it’s hard to miss the irony of becoming a crook to go to Disney World…

The Daily Herald
8/4/2012

Alexander Pera

By Lee Filas

The manager of a Lincolnshire restaurant accused of stealing more than $50,000 to fund numerous trips to Disney World pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated identity theft in Lake County court Tuesday.

Alexander N. Pera, 26, of the 3800 block of North Ottawa Avenue in Chicago, has also been charged with three counts of identity theft and two counts of theft after police claim he targeted employees and patrons at Eddie Merlot’s Restaurant.

Pera remains held in Lake County jail in lieu of $500,000 bail.

Defense attorney Adrian Gosch did not comment following the brief arraignment hearing.

Lincolnshire police were contacted in May by the Orange…