Crime & Safety
Arlington Heights Crime: Chainsaw, Catalytic Converters Taken
The Arlington Heights Police Department releases crime alerts weekly, and asks for the public's help by reporting information you may have confidentially.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY
An unknown offender shattered a rear window at a residence in 1100 block of S. Vail St., entered the residence and removed a Craftsman chainsaw valued at $300 from the garage, a six-pack of beer from the garage and two jewelry boxes containing an unknown amount of jewelry from a bedroom. The incident took place between 9 p.m., Sept. 12 and 6:15 p.m., Sept. 14.
Theft
An unknown offender removed the catalytic converter from a 2006 Honda Element parked at a business at 85 W. Algonquin Road, some time between 2 p.m. and 7p.m., Sept. 13.
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An unknown offender removed an unknown number of quarters out of two washing machines and two Dryers in the 3300 block of Carriage Way Dr. some time between noon, Aug. 30, and 10 a.m., Sept. 13.
An unknown offender removed the catalytic converter from a 2000 Chevy Cavalier at 717 W. Algonquin Road some time between 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Sept. 13.
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An offender was seen taking a children's bicycle off the first floor apartment patio in the 4100 block of Bloomington Avenue, at about 4:04 p.m., Sept. 14. The juvenile dropped the bike and ran after the complainant yelled for him to leave the bicycle.
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.
