Arlington Heights Crime: $5K in Stolen Credit Card Charges, Beer Bottle Through Window and More

The latest crime alert from the Arlington Heights Police Department.

Criminal Damage to Property

A Modelo beer bottle was thrown through a living room window of a condominium in the 1100 block of E. Algonquin Rd. on June 18 at 2:09 a.m. The resident was asleep and awoken when the damage ($150) occurred.

Theft

A floral patterned wallet was taken from a victim eating at Portillo’s, 806 W. Dundee Rd. on June 18 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The wallet was in a purse which was placed on the floor next to the victim’s chair. She did not realize the wallet was gone until she returned home. Unauthorized transactions totaling $5,000 were made in Palatine, Lake Zurich and Kildeer.

A black bi-fold wallet was taken from a shopping cart at Harbor Freight Tools, 940 W. Dundee Rd. on June 17 sometime between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The wallet was placed in the cart while the victim was shopping, and contained a driver’s license, ID card, $100 in cash and a $50 gift card.

A men’s black 26-inch, 21 speed mountain bike was taken from outside of Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. on June 17 between 8:35 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. The bicycle was unsecured and parked at the front bike rack.

Vehicle Burglary

The rear passenger door window of a green 2006 Jeep Commander was shattered and a duffle bag removed while parked at XSport Fitness, 320 E. Golf Rd. on June 19 at 1:56 a.m. The duffle bag contained business clothes, a BlackBerry phone and an Android phone.  A wallet containing a driver’s license and credit card also was taken. Losses are estimated at $500.

Anyone having information about these or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411 (tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP.  Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.