SUNDAY, DEC. 16

Gun, Knives Stolen from Car

Someone took two knives, a pistol and $300 in coins from an unlocked car parked in a driveway in the 500 block of North Elm Street between 10:20 p.m. Saturday and 7:05 a.m. Sunday, police said.

Ammunition and the case holding the pistol were also taken. The total value of the missing items is estimated at $560.

A similar theft of a firearm from a car was reported this summer.

“Anybody that owns or possesses firearms should take steps to make sure they are secure,” deputy chief Mark Wodka said. “In this case, the firearm was taken from a vehicle parked on the [owner’s] private property, but it was … easily accessible.”

TUESDAY, DEC. 11

Village Reports Bounced Check

The village of Hinsdale reported to police that a $3,322.23 check given to the village by a known suspect for a business-related fine on Nov. 20 has been returned twice for insufficient funds.

The case is pending.

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