Crime & Safety

Arlington Heights Police Crime Alert: School Buses Vandalized, Damaged

One school bus was damaged, another vandalized at an Arlington Heights day school.

One school bus was vandalized and another damaged by unknown offender(s) at an Arlington Heights day school sometime between February 16 at 1 p.m. and February 18 at 1 p.m. 

Arlington Heights Police report that the unidentified suspect(s) criminally damaged a white, 2004 Chevy 3500 bus by attempting to pull open the side door of the vehicle while parked at A Mother's Touch Day School, 125 N. Dryden Ave. 

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The second bus, a white 2006 Chevy, also was parked at the school and was discovered with a black Easter egg painted on the passenger side. Police believe a template was used by the unknown suspect or suspects. 

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.

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