Crime & Safety

Teens Suspected in Multiple Smoke-Bombing Incidents

River Forest police reports, March 8.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 

McDonald's Smoke Bomb

Three male juveniles were possible offenders in setting off a smoke bomb in the men's room at McDonald's, 624 N. Harlem. Police are still investigating the incident. No damage was reported. 

Earlier that day, police were called to Koehneke Center at Concordia University in reference to another smoke bomb being set off and the theft of a sweatshirt. Security said three male juveniles were seen in the building, and police continue to investigate the connection between the two incidents. 

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Cash Stolen

Someone stole an envelope containing $50 cash from Art of Natural Healing, 7773 W. Lake St. 

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