Arlington Heights Crime Alert: Residential Burglary, Vandalism at Home on Chestnut

The latest Arlington Heights Police Crime Alert:

Residential Burglary

Unknown offender(s) shattered a rear sliding glass door in the 0-100 block of W. Emerson Street on March 1 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:04 p.m., entered the residence and removed jewelery form the master bedroom. The other upstairs bedrooms were searched, but nothing was reported missing. Arlington Heights police say the unknown offender or offenders may have left through the front door because it was left ajar. 

Criminal Damage to Property/Vandalism

Unknown offender(s) removed a frog lawn ornament, valued at $30, from a front yard in the 1700 block of N. Chestnut Avenue on March 16 around 10:30 p.m. Then is when a neighbor heard a suspicious noise. The ornament was used to damage the neighbor's light post (unknown damage amount). Arlington Heights police say the victims reported having a similar incident in January where two front yard lights were damaged (valued at $200), but no report was made at that time. 

Anyone having information about this 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.

Information provided by the Arlington Heights Police Department.