Crime & Safety
Thursday Blotter: Teen Mob Robs Gas Station
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At least 15 teens rob gas station
Police responded to a retail theft compliant that was later classified as a battery compliant at a Shell service station in the 8400 block of McCormick Boulevard on July 23.
According to the report, 15-20 teens rushed inside the business and grabbed merchandise before they fled the store. One of the suspects pushed the clerk and took his $600 cell phone.
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Cell phone stolen
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Police responded to a theft at the Victoria Secret store in Old Orchard Mall on July 24. According to the report, an Asian male took a woman’s cell phone from her purse after it was left unattended inside the lingerie store. He then fled.
Stolen bike
Police responded to a theft at 5100 Carol St. on July 25. According to the report, a man left his bicycle unattended and unsecured while he visited his girlfriend. The bike was valued at $300.
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A bicycle was stolen while it was left unsecured at Devonshire Park on July 22. The bike was valued at $420.
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