Crime & Safety

$3500 in Fraud at PetCo: Police Blotter

River Forest police reports, April 2-3.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

Retail Theft

Lew Hawekotte, 24, of the 6300 block of Diversey in Chicago, was charged with retail theft after police were called to Dominicks, 7501 W. North Ave. in River Forest.

Police said he stole two bottles of Tide laundry detergent and left in a silver Volkswagen. Hawekotte later turned himself into police. He was released after posting bond.

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Resisting Arrest

Brussie Bolar, 19, of the 500 block of N. Oak Park Avenue in Oak Park, was charged with theft and resisting arrest after police were called to Mobil gas station, 754 N. Harlem Ave. Police said Bolar fled from the store after stealing $15 in merchandise, and led police on a brief foot chase and struggle. 

TUESDAY, APRIL 2

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Fraud Arrest

Christian Ruiz, 20, of the 5600 block of W. 23rd Pl. in Cicero, was charged with felony theft. Police said he made $3,531.40 in fraudulent credit card transactions at the River Forest PetCo, 7265 W. Lake St.

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