THURSDAY, MAY 16 Suspicious Person Outside Walker School A woman said she saw a white male last week loitering on Walker School grounds on the 100 block of Walker Avenue while the kids were going outside for lunch. Her husband at 8:30 a.m. May 16 saw the same male at the corner of Harris and Holmes, according to a report. The responding officer asked her to call if she sees the male again on school grounds. The woman thought the sightings might be related to an incident with a male at Prospect Park that was reported May 15. See below.WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 Suspicious Person At Prospect Park School…

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Theft from Motor Vehicle Someone took about $5 in loose change from an unlocked car on the first block of Oxford Avenue, according to a report. The owner at 9:46 a.m. said the incident happened overnight. Cocaine Catches Up to Woman A female on Willowcreek Court said that she had some cocaine last night with her boyfriend and was not feeling well at 9:23 a.m., according to a police report. She was transported to the Good Samaritan Hospital emergency room in Downers Grove. A rolled-up dollar bill with residue was taken by police and given to the department's evidence technician…

MONDAY, MAY 6 Drunken Mystery A man at 6:37 p.m. on the 200 block of North Richmond Avenue said his rear truck window was opened but he didn't know how it got that way. The man was intoxicated and did not provide an officer with any valid information about the circumstance, according to police. The officer told the man to call if there were any further details. FRIDAY, MAY 3 Where's The Girl? A school at 9 a.m. asked police to check the well-being of a girl who did not come to class or was called in sick. Police located the girl at her home on Woodstock Avenue. She said she had overslept, …

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Shady Visitor An unknown person at 7:47 p.m. banged on the door of a home on the 500 block of Willowcreek Court. The person said they were going to change the locks on the home, according to a neighbor. The homeowner, who was away at the time of the incident, said she is in good financial standing for the home. Police will follow up with the neighbor for a description when he or she is available. An officer told the owner to call police right away if the person is seen again. Salesmen Begone! Police responded to two solicitor complaints related to the same company. The …

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 Harry Potter, Bows and Arrows Edition A woman at 3:48 p.m. found two kids target arrows in her backyard on the 300 block of Ridge Avenue.  Police found that some children next door play "Harry Potter with bows/arrows," according to a police report. An officer spoke with parents at the children's address and advised them of the proper ordinances and supervising their children's safety. This is an ongoing issue between neighbors, the report said. Ghost Coyote Police were dispatched at 6 a.m. for a report of a coyote seen running in the area of Chestnut and Waverly. They were…

MONDAY, APRIL 1 Keep it Down A resident at 8:09 p.m. who wished to remain anonymous to dispatch reported an ongoing problem with a loud TV on the 5700 block of Concord Lane. The officer spoke with the male tenant with the loud TV, who said the volume had just been turned down. The officer advised the person that future action would be taken if the noise continues. The tenant said he would keep the volume down. Big Steal Someone took a 91-piece silverware set from a home on the 300 block of Western Avenue. The resident, who reported the incident at 10:51 a.m., said the theft occurred sometime …

FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Rowdy Rowdy An officer was dispatched at 3:48 a.m. to a complaint of four males throwing beer bottles in front of a building on the 5700 block of Concord Lane.  The officer found the broken bottles in the grass next to the southbound Route 83 roadway. The officer searched the area and eventually found bottles, loud talking and other noise coming from an apartment on the 5400 block of Concord. The tenants refused to answer the door. The police department will follow up on the incident. THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Stranger at the Door A woman at 8:09 p.m. said there was someone at her …

TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Salesmen, Please Stop Someone reported a suspicious automobile at 8:47 p.m. at the intersection of Ann and Short streets. An officer responded and found two men in their 20s going door-to-door soliciting to shovel snow. The officer told the men they need a permit and can only solicit during certain times.MONDAY, MARCH 4 Disturbance Someone reported two men at 7:27 p.m. arguing in an apartment on the 5700 block of Concord Lane. The officer made contact with the men, who were arguing about a failed delivery of a UPS package. The men were given notice about the call complaint. …

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Shoplifter Interrupted A female at 4:08 p.m. attempted to take $40 worth of groceries from a store on the 300 block of Holmes Avenue. An employee advised she is being cooperative, even though a dispatcher heard crying and yelling in the background.FRIDAY, MARCH 1 So Not Funny A witness at 6:47 p.m. saw a male juvenile smash two gallons of milk on the floor of a store on the 300 block of Holmes Avenue. The boy pretended to slip with two gallons of milk in his hands, then smash the milk, according to police. Another juvenile filmed the incident on his phone. The responding …

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Suspicious Person A homeowner at 12:36 p.m. on the first block of Woodstock Avenue reported a suspicious man in his 50s who looked like he was delivering a package to the home. The homeowner was not expecting any deliveries. The man left after a few minutes. Employee Not Welcome A man at 5:20 p.m. wanted to speak with a officer regarding his job at a business on the 300 block of Holmes Avenue. The man wanted to know if the business had an order of protection against him after he was told to leave and not return until the next day. The man was told at the time that he was no …

SUNDAY, FEB. 24 No Valid Driver's License Raul Peres, 30, of the 300 block of Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, was charged with driving without a valid license, police said, after a 12:12 a.m. traffic stop near the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Monroe Street. He was released to appear in court. THURSDAY, FEB. 21 Plane Old Fraud A resident from the 0-100 block of Tuttle Avenue told police at 3:21 p.m. that his or her credit card was fraudulently used to purchase two plane tickets worth $1,090.67 some time on Feb. 18 or Feb. 19. Police said the resident discovered the purchase when the …

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 Fraudulent Bank Withdrawal A customer of TCF Bank reported to police at 4:07 p.m. that, after depositing a check at the bank's branch at Jewel-Osco, the exact amount was withdrawn from the account by an unknown person the same day. Police said the victim filed a police report as part of the bank's reimbursement process. TUESDAY, FEB. 19 Pricey Pink Tickets Stolen Police said four tickets to a March 9 Pink concert worth a combined $1,180 were stolen from a resident in the 0-100 block of Blodgett Avenue by an unknown person in October, after UPS delivered the tickets but …

TUESDAY, FEB. 12 The Duck Says 'Moo?' The Clarendon Hills Park District reported at 8:50 a.m. that a vandal spray-painted graffiti onto the north side of the picnic pavilion at Prospect Park, police said. Painted onto the wall in white, police said, were a duck saying "Moo," and the word "Fresh." Removal is expected to cost the park district $100. Steak Theft at Jewel A woman stole 10 steaks worth $150 from Jewel, 303 Holmes Ave., at around 11:40 a.m., police said. The thief fled in a car driven by an accomplice.  SUNDAY, FEB. 10 Driving on Revoked License Shamika S. Kroger, 21, of the 1100 …

TUESDAY, FEB. 5 Ruby Street Egging A resident from the 300 block of Ruby Street reported at 10:36 a.m. that someone egged the home some time before Feb. 1. Police said the eggs were aimed at an upstairs window.  SATURDAY, FEB. 2 Possible Break-In Attempt Reported Employees at a business in the 0-100 block of Park Avenue reported at 6:46 a.m. that it appeared someone had tried unsuccessfully to break into the business some time between Jan. 31 and Feb. 2, police said.  According to the police report, a piece of metal had been broken off in one of the business's locks, and the handle and hinges…

TUESDAY, JAN. 29 No Valid License Sandra C. Andreen, 70, of the 500 block of 64th Street, Willowbrook, was charged with driving without a valid license during a traffic stop near the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Monroe Street at 11:35 a.m., police said. She was released to appear in court. MONDAY, JAN. 28 No Valid License Arturo Pachero, 29, of the 1100 block of Evergreen Avenue, Glendale Heights, was charged with driving without a valid license and an equipment violation during a traffic stop in the 200 block of 55th Street at 7:12 p.m., police said. He was released to appear in court. …

TUESDAY, JAN. 22 Utility Pole Hit-and-Run A driver hit and caused minor damage to a utility pole in the 300 block of Harris Avenue, police said. The incident was reported at 8:14 a.m. MONDAY, JAN. 21 UPS Package Stolen A UPS package delivered to a resident in the 0-10 block of Walker Avenue was stolen while it sat in the entry way of the home on Jan. 4, police said. The package contained a $150 car tail light. SATURDAY, JAN. 19 Teen Found with Pot Charges are pending against a 17-year-old Hinsdale boy who was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop …

Correction: The first item previously read that a person at the business in the 30 block of South Prospect Avenue was victimized by credit card fraud. The victim was an employee of the business and the fraud was in no way connected to the business itself. Patch apologizes for initially leaving out that information and for any misunderstanding.  WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 Credit Card Fraud An employee of a business in the 30 block of South Prospect Avenue reported to police at 9:34 a.m. that she believed her credit card information was used fraudulently to make online purchases in Florida, police said…

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9 Driver Caught without License Gerardo Rodriguez, 28, of the 6400 block of South Richmond Street, Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license after a registration-check stop near the interesection of Ogden Avenue and Coe Road at 6:05 p.m., police said. He was released to appear in court. TUESDAY, JAN. 8 Fraudulent Online Shopping A complainant from the 300 block of Ridge Avenue reported at 5:40 p.m. two fraudulent online purchases made with her credit card information by someone in Florida, police said. The charges were for $75 and $273.  MONDAY, JAN. 7 Nativity…

SATURDAY, DEC. 29 Change Stolen from Unlocked Car Someone entered an unlocked car parked in the 100 block of Hiawatha Drive and took $2 in change some time overnight between Dec. 28 and Dec. 29, police said. It was one of three car burglaries reported on Hiawatha during the same time frame, and police said they believe the incidents to be related. GPS Snatched A $100 GPS device was taken from an unlocked car in another burglary reported in the 100 block of Hiawatha overnight between Dec. 28 and Dec. 29, police said. About $3 in change was also missing. There are no suspects. iPod Missing, As …

TUESDAY, JAN. 1 Speeding Driver Charged with DUI Vincente Vidana, 55, of the 600 block of 4th Street, Aurora, was charged with DUI after he appeared to be under the influence of alcohol during a speeding stop near the intersection of Ogden and Woodstock avenues at 4:13 a.m., and failed ensuing breath test, police said. He was released to appear in court. MONDAY, DEC. 31 Hinsdale Man Drives on Suspended License Matthew R. Dube, 30, of the 200 block of North Adams Street, Hinsdale, was charged with driving on a suspended license and registration after he was stopped on a registration check near…