Burglaries Reported on Mapleton, Harvey; Battery Arrest: Police

Burglaries on Mapleton, Harvey

Someone stole three laptops, an iPad, a gold diamond bracelet and an Xbox 360 from a home in the 800 block of Mapleton Avenue between 8:30 and 11:20 a.m. The total estimated loss is $2,750, police said. 

Someone broke the deadbolt to break into a home in the 100 block of South Harvey Avenue and ransacked the inside. The offender ran out the front door when the resident returned home. The estimated cost of damage is $175, police said. 

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Battery

Police charged Breanna Gant, 18, of Chicago, with battery about 5 p.m. She was given a Dec. 9 court date and released on bond. 

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Police charged Jeremy Wilson, 31, of Villa Park, with possession of a controlled substance about 8:20 p.m. in the 300 block of South Austin Boulevard.

Tuesday, October 29

iPhone Stolen From OPRF Locker 

Someone stole an iPhone 4S from an unlocked locker at Oak Park and River Forest High School between 9:50 and 10:40 a.m. The total estimated loss is $300, police said. 

Trespassing Arrest

Police charged Mark Paukstis, 58, of the 500 block of North Marion Street in Oak Park, with criminal trespass to land in the 1000 block of North Boulevard about 11 p.m. He was processed and released on bond. 

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