Vinay Rawlani, MD, allegedly stole several pieces of ultrasound equipment, infusion and compression pumps, a defibrillator and more from NorthShore facilities between Jan. 23 and April 22. He was arrested after hospital staff noticed the missing equipment and security personnel identified Dr. Rawlani as the thief.
Dr. Rawlani, who was two months from completing his residency, pleaded not guilty to all charges even after he admitted to accidentally taking some of the equipment while traveling between NorthShore hospitals. He is free on bond and enrolled in a court mental health program, according to the Chicago Tribune.
He will appear in court Aug. 12 for a hearing.
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