Youth pastor accused of stealing from Downers Grove charity

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- A youth pastor is accused of stealing vouchers from a Downers Grove charity.

Rix Thorsell, 27, is charged with stealing $400 worth of vouchers from Hope's Front Door. The vouchers were meant to help those in need buy food and gas.

According to the DuPage County state's attorney, a total of $4,000 in vouchers was taken.