Crime & Safety
Oak Park Girl Arrested for Pot, Man Robbed on Austin: Police
Oak Park police reports, Nov. 20-24, include multiple thefts, robbery, a battery arrest and more.
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Sunday, November 24
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Girl Arrested for Marijuana Possession
Police arrested a female juvenile from Oak Park after they found 11 grams of marijuana in her possession. She was issued a local ordinance citation in the 100 block of West Division Avenue and turned over to a parent around 8:15 p.m.
Man Charged With Stealing DVDs
Police charged Milton Williams, 32, of Chicago, with retail theft after he stole six DVDs, worth about $154, from Dominick's, 259 Lake St., around 3:35 p.m. He was given a Dec. 29 court date and held on bond.
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Protection Order Violation
Police charged Adam Schmidt, 29, of the 6900 block of West Roosevelt Road in Oak Park with violating an order of protection about 9:10 p.m. in the 6900 block of West Roosevelt Road. He was processed and held on bond.
Bike Stolen
Someone stole a $150 bike from a rack in the 1100 block of South Boulevard between 9 a.m. Nov. 23 and 12:15 a.m. Nov. 24.
Saturday, November 23
Man Steals Sweatshirts From Visitor's Center
A man stole two blue hooded sweatshirts that read "Chicago" from a merchandise rack at the Oak Park Visitor's Center around 11:55 a.m. The total estimated loss is $80, police said.
Battery Arrest
Police charged Michael Wright, 28, of Chicago, with battery in the 0-100 block of Erie Court around 11:30 p.m. He was held on bond and given a Dec. 9 court date.
Trespassing Arrest at McDonald's
Police charged Janet Robinson, 53, of Chicago, with trespassing McDonald's, 111 Madison St. Police said Robinson was arrested after she refused to leave the restaurant around 4:10 p.m. despite numerous warnings. She was held on bond.
Cars Vandalized
- Someone damaged the driver's side mirror on a Pontiac parked in a driveway in the 100 block of South Humphrey Avenue between 10:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and 9:50 a.m. Nov. 23. The estimated cost of damage is $175, police said.
- Someone used a pry tool to damage the driver's side window frame of an Oldsmobile Intrigue parked in the 700 block of North Grove Avenue between 9 p.m. Nov. 22 and 10 a.m. Nov. 23. The estimated cost of damage is $400, police said.
Electronics, Car Stolen in Burglary
Someone broke a window to enter an apartment in the 200 block of North Harlem Avenue and stole a laptop, an iPhone and a TV, then stole the victim's black 2008 Saab from the rear parking lot between 2 and 5:15 p.m. The total estimated loss is $10,000, police said.Brick Thrown Through Windows
Someone threw a brick through four glass windows at a business in the 1100 block of Lake Street, then tried to break into the building between 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21 and 8:07 a.m. Nov. 22. The estimated cost of damage is $800, police said.Teen Charged With Burglary
Police charged a 14-year-old Chicago male with burglary to a motor vehicle for a Nov. 13 offense in the 6500 block of North Avenue. He was processed and turned over to his grandmother about 7:45 p.m.Bag, Electronics Stolen
Someone stole a black leather Tumi shoulder bag containing an iPod, a book and a checkbook from a man in the 800 block of Madison Street between 6 and 6:30 p.m. The total estimated loss is $925, police said.Window Broken
Someone broke a basement storage window of an apartment building in the 0-100 block of Ontario Street between 1 and 8:55 p.m. The estimated cost of damage is $100, police said.Thursday, November 21
Chanel Wallet Stolen From Shopping Cart
Someone stole a woman's red Chanel wallet that was left in a shopping cart at Dominick's, 259 Lake St., around 8:40 a.m. The total estimated loss is $170, police said.Car Part Stolen
Someone stole the catalytic converter from a Chevy parked in the 500 block of North Harlem Avenue between 4 and 6 p.m. The total estimated loss is $500, police said.Wednesday, November 20
Man Robbed on Austin
Two to three men punched a man in the face and robbed him in the 1200 block of North Austin Boulevard after he told them he didn't have any weed for sale around 11:30 p.m. The offenders stole the man's iPhone. The total estimated loss is $250, police said.Theft
UPS packages, 1100 block of Washington BoulevardA teenage male in a black hat and a jean sleeveless jacket stole two UPS packages from the foyer of an apartment building in the 1100 block of Washington Boulevard around noon. The packages were found near the third floor elevator, police said.
Spare tire, 500 block of South Humphrey Avenue
Someone stole the spare tire from the undercarriage of a Toyota parked in the 500 block of South Humphrey Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The total estimated loss is $1,300, police said.
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