Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Car Stolen, Men Grab Person's Phone

Oak Park police reports, March 12-13.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

Men Rob Person of Phone

Two men pushed a victim from behind and stole their phone at about 7:40 a.m. in the 200 block of Ontario. One man was described as a black man, about 19 years old, 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds. He had a mustache and was wearing a red hoodie and tan pants. After pushing the victim, two men grabbed an iPhone from the victim's hands and fled. 

Auto Theft

A gold 1999 Lexus LS400 was stolen while it was parked in the 900 block of Clarence between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. The estimated loss is $9,000.

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Garage Burglary

Someone entered an unlocked garage in the 1100 block of S. Taylor and then smashed the passenger's side door of a car parked inside. The estimated damage was $300.

Man Hides, Runs From Police

Police arrested a Chicago juvenile who was reportedly hiding from police in the rear of 224 N. Harvey. Someone called him in reporting a suspicious person, and the juvenile ran from police when they tried to stop him. He was charged with disorderly conduct and disobediance. 

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Criminal Trespass

Gerald Richardson, 31, of the 700 block of Reba in Evanston, was charged with crimin trespass to state-supported land. Police said he went onto Oak Park Health Care property at 11:34 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12

Car Damaged

Someone put a small hole in the driver's side door handle of a car parked in the 100 block of Adams. The estimated damage was $500. 

Warrant Arrest 

Vernon J. Meadores, 59, of the 500 block of Gunderson in Oak Park, was booked on an active warrant for his arrest in Cook County for driving with a suspended license. He was released after posting bond. 

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