The Brief Joseph Davenport, 27, is a repeat package theft suspect in Chicago’s western suburbs who remains wanted after multiple arrests. Davenport was released twice under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, drawing criticism from law enforcement, including Lyons Police Chief Thomas Herion. What began with a stolen package in Chicago’s western suburbs has unraveled into a wider investigation involving the same suspect, dozens of thefts across multiple towns and repeated releases under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act. Despite the discovery, Davenport was released under the SAFE-T Act, which eliminates cash bail in Illinois. Despite multiple arrests, Davenport has repeatedly been released due to provisions in the SAFE-T Act.