Men Surround, Threaten Resident on Chicago: Police Blotter

OAK PARK

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

Men Surround, Threaten Resident on Chicago

Three men surrounded an Oak Park resident and threatened him in the 100 block of Chicago Avenue and threatened him between 11 and 11:20 a.m. Police said the men got out of a black car at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Taylor Street and surrounded the victim while one of the men made verbal threats. They left in an unknown direction, police said. 

Purse, Wallet Stolen From Car

Someone stole an orange leather Coach purse containing a pink leather wallet, diabetes medication, cash and IDs and cards from an unlocked 2008 Ford in the 100 block of Madison Street between 7:30 and 7:35 p.m. The total estimated loss is $720, police said. 

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Bike Stolen

Someone stole a $320 men's bike from a rack in the 400 block of South Euclid Avenue between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 

Kids Arrested for Theft of Services

Police charged five Chicago juveniles with theft of services at T.G.I. Fridays, 401 N. Harlem Ave., between 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. 

Break-in Attempt

Someone activated the burglar alarm of a garage side door in the 100 block of South Harvey Avenue about 4:20 a.m. No loss reported. 

Warrant: Property Damage

Police charged Richard Harris, 26, with a warrant out of Cook County for property damage. He was arrested about 2:45 a.m. in the 100 block of Lake Street. 

Brick Thrown Through Window

Someone threw a brick at the front window of a home in the 500 block of Lyman Avenue about 3:30 a.m. The estimated cost of damage is $300, police said. 

MONDAY, AUGUST 19

Bike Stolen

Someone stole a men's bike that was locked to a street pole in the 400 block of South Kenilworth Avenue between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. The total estimated loss is $410, police said. 

Battery Arrest

Police charged Richard Lee, 38, of the 1100 block of Chicago Avenue in Oak Park with battery around 1 p.m. in the 1100 block of West Lake Street. He was given a Sept. 9 court date and released on bond.

Car Trespass Arrest

Police charged Derrick Allen, 28, of Chicago, for trespassing a vehicle in the 500 block of North Harvey Avenue around 1:15 p.m. He was given a Sept. 30 court date and held on bond. 

Break-in Attempt on Madison 

Someone tried to break into a building in the 300 block of West Madison Street between 9 p.m. Aug. 18 and 8 a.m. Aug. 19. The estimated cost of damage is $100, police said. 

Cable Modem Stolen From Shipping Box

Someone stole a cable modem from a shipping box in the 500 block of North Grove Avenue between 1:30 and 4 p.m. The total estimated loss is $100, police said. 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18

Tires Slashed

Someone slashed three tires of a Chevy parked in the 400 block of South Maple Avenue between 10 p.m. Aug. 17 and 10:30 a.m. Aug. 18. The estimated cost of damage is $105, police said.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

Copper Gutters Stolen

Someone stole 60 feet of copper gutters from St. Vincent's School, 1515 Lathrop Ave. in River Forest, between Aug. 13 and 14. The approximate loss was valued at $2,000.00, police said. 

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