Crime & Safety
Man Leaves Car Running at Gas Station, Thief Drives Away
In other recent Oak Park police reports: An Irving teacher's iPad is stolen from her desk; Burglary reported at Radio Shack and more.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Woman Re-Enters Apartment After Eviction
Police charged Chrystal Foster, 27, with trespassing after she went into an apartment in the 100 block of South Harvey Avenue about 10:15 a.m. after she was evicted from it Sept. 13. She was released on bond.Woman Involved in Disturbance Charged on Warrant
Shanika Warnsley, 23, of Chicago, was involved in a disturbance in the 900 block of North Taylor Avenue about 1:10 p.m., and charged with a warrant out of Justice for driving on a suspended license. She was released on bond.Running Car Stolen at Gas Station
A Chicago man reported someone stole his tan 2001 Buick that he left running while he ran into a gas station in the 6100 block of North Avenue about 7:15 p.m. Police said the suspect is a man with a thin build, who was wearing a black hooded jacket, a red shirt, dark jeans and dark shoes with white trim. The car was last seen going east through the gas station lot. The total estimated loss is $6,000, police said.Computer, Hair Clippers Stolen From Car
Someone broke the front passenger window of a black 2002 Infiniti parked in the 800 block of Garfield Avenue between 2 and 5:30 p.m. and stole a laptop and a set of hair clippers from the trunk. The total estimated loss is $950, police said.Burglary Reported at Radio Shack
Three men broke into Radio Shack, 914 Madison St., about 5:30 a.m. and stole TVs, DVD players and other electronics. The total loss is undetermined, police said.MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
iPad Stolen From Teacher's Desk
Someone stole an iPad from a teacher's desk at Irving Elementary School between noon Sept. 12 and 8 a.m. Sept. 16. Police said the school held an open house during the same timeframe. The total estimated loss is $509, police said.More police news on Patch:
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