Brothers are often expected to look out for their sisters, even when they don’t share the same parents. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case for one woman in Illinois, who learned the hard way that she could no longer trust her brother.
She shared a video showing her home completely trashed after it had been burglarized. What made the situation even more shocking was discovering that the person responsible was her own brother. According to the woman, his girlfriend’s birthday was approaching, and instead of buying her gifts, he chose to steal them.
He allegedly took several expensive items from his sister’s home and gave them to his girlfriend as presents. In her video, the woman showed a Facebook post made by her brother’s girlfriend proudly displaying the gifts. Every single item, she said, had been stolen from her.
The betrayal left her devastated, as she never expected someone in her own family to violate her trust in such a way.
The Illinois woman went on to show the gifts her brother had given his girlfriend. One of the most expensive items was a Rolex watch. Another was a pair of sneakers. To prove they belonged to her, the sister shared a photo of herself wearing the same sneakers before they were stolen. She also included pictures of her brother and his girlfriend together.
According to the woman, the girlfriend was not innocent in the situation. She claimed that her brother’s girlfriend knew the items had been stolen from her and accepted them anyway. In her view, both of them were equally responsible.
In a later video, the sister revealed how her brother had tried to pretend he was shocked when he returned to the house. After allegedly breaking in, trashing the place, and stealing her belongings, he left and waited for her to arrive before coming back and acting as if he had no idea what had happened. She also said he had encouraged her to leave the house that day so no one would be home.
When he returned, he even asked questions like, “Why are all the drawers open?” as if he were just as confused as she was.
She later posted another video showing police officers at her home after she reported the burglary. According to her, the officers quickly suspected her brother, especially since there were no signs of forced entry.
At the time of her last update, the woman said she was working on getting her stolen belongings back. She did not clarify whether she planned to pursue legal action, but she made it clear that the betrayal had deeply affected her and permanently damaged her trust.
People Reacting to the Unhinged Illinois Man Stealing His Sister’s House
People were stunned that the Illinois man would steal from his own sister just to celebrate his girlfriend’s birthday. Many couldn’t believe someone would betray family so easily. “He’d be right in jail, and she can get him out,” one woman wrote.
Others were especially shocked that he appeared to record his girlfriend opening the stolen gifts. “IS HE RECORDING HER OPENING THE STOLEN GIFTS?” one person asked in disbelief. Another replied, “Right?! The audacity and lack of common decency and self-awareness is wild! Posting a video of yourselves in possession of stolen property like it’s a flex or something has to be one of the dumbest things I’ve ever seen!”
Some viewers admitted they wouldn’t have handled the situation calmly. “This would’ve turned me into a different type of demon,” one woman joked, expressing just how angry she would have been.
Overall, the reactions reflected widespread disbelief that someone would not only steal from a family member but also openly show it off online without any apparent remorse.
More people continued commenting on the Illinois woman’s video, offering advice on how she could better protect herself moving forward. “Get a Ring, sister. Front door. Every door that leads outside, for real. Call the neighbors and see if they have cameras,” one person suggested.
In response, the woman revealed that her brother had actually removed her Ring camera from the door before breaking in, showing that the theft had been carefully planned. To make matters worse, she also shared that he had stolen her television.
Because of how disturbing the situation was, many viewers focused on encouraging her emotionally. “God will bless you with bigger and better. Focus on you, your happiness, and your growth, and leave these people behind, even if they’re family,” one person wrote. “Even in the Bible it says to be careful giving too much to those who aren’t deserving. Bless you, girl. Big things coming your way.”
Many expressed hope that her brother would eventually be held accountable, both legally and personally, for betraying her trust and taking advantage of her.
