Monday, January 9, 2012
The following arrest information was supplied by the Skokie Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. At Skokie Patch, we update our blotter daily.
Shopping spree w/ stolen card A woman who reported her wallet stolen on Dec. 22 realized that more than $4,000 was charged to her account at various retail outlets, including Walmart, Kmart and a nearby gas station, police said. According to the report, the woman was dinning at Panera Bread, 5202 Old Orchard Road, prior to the theft. She added that her purse was hanging on the back of her chair while eating. Parking rage Police responded to a criminal damage complaint outside Nordstrom in Old Orchard Mall on Christmas Eve. According to the report, the victim’s passenger and driver’s side door were kicked in. The man told police that he parked next to a black Mercedes-Benz S-Series and when he returned he noticed both of his doors kicked in…
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
The following arrest information was supplied by the Skokie Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. At Skokie Patch we update our blotter daily.
Coffee bandit gets away Police responded to a theft at Village Market Place in the 4000 block of Dempster Street on Oct. 31. According to the report, a white male in his 20s selected 10 or 11 bags of Tasters Choice Coffee and fled the store without paying. The owner of the business reported that a similar theft occurred several days earlier. Police are reviewing surveillance footage, but no arrests have been made. Harassing calls A woman came into the Skokie police station to report several harassing phone calls she received on Nov. 3. According to the report, a person called the victim numerous times, stating he was going to “kill and rape” the woman. The victim told police she has no idea who the person is. Police are investigating. …
Thursday, October 27, 2011
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Drug driving Vladimir B. Kostov, 28, of the 800 block of Margret Avenue in Des Plaines, was charged with driving on a suspended license, among other charges, on Oct. 22. According to the report, Kostov was stopped in the 4000 block of Oakton Street for a traffic violation. Police soon learned that his license was suspended and conducted a search in his vehicle. Officers found about a half a gram of cocaine and half a gram of marijuana inside his vehicle, the report said. Kostov admitted to police that the narcotics were his and that he had consumed both earlier in the day. His court date is Nov. 1. Grand theft auto A Nissan sedan parked at Village Crossing was reported stolen on Oct. 22. The vehicle was valued at about $3,000. Read more: …
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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Teen-eggers busted Police responded to a compliant about several teenagers throwing eggs at parked cars in Village Crossing on Oct. 22. According to the report, police caught up to the four juveniles before they left the scene. When police asked the teens if they knew why they were stopped they replied: “Because we were throwing eggs at cars.” Officers soon learned their protein-slinging suspects were throwing eggs as a form of retaliation from an incident prior to the altercation, according to the report. All teens were issued citations for disorderly conduct. Their court date is Dec. 5. Nordstrom theft Police responded to a theft at Nordstrom in Old Orchard Mall on Oct. 23. According to the report, a Hispanic male concealed a men’s …
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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Another sex offense Several patrons dinning at Curragh Irish Pub, 8266 Lincoln Ave., reported that a man fully exposed himself after approaching their table on Oct. 12. According to the report, the man fled the scene in an unknown direction. The suspect was described as a white male, in his 40s with blonde hair. The owner of the pub told police that the suspect was a regular at the restaurant. Yesterday, Skokie Patch reported a sex offense at a local park. To read that story, click here. Stolen auto A car parked at the Skokie Swift parking lot was reported stolen on Oct. 18. Like us on Facebook
Thursday, October 6, 2011
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Vehicle vandalism A car parked outside of Life Time Fitness, 5300 Old Orchard Road, was reported vandalized on Sept. 30. According to the report, the front passenger side window was smashed. No items inside the vehicle were reported missing. Stolen Cartier ring A woman reported that her $1,500 ring was stolen while inside the locker room at Life Time Fitness, 5300 Old Orchard Road, on Oct. 1. The victim told police she set the ring on a bench only for a few seconds before realizing it was stolen. Stolen license plate A woman reported having her rear license plate stolen from her car on Oct. 1. According to the report, the vehicle was parked at Niles North High School. Stolen gardening equipment A man came into the Skokie police station to …
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
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Stone fountain stolen A man came into the Skokie police station to report that his stone fountain was stolen from his backyard on Aug. 29. He also said 16 solar pathways, valued at $3 each, were also taken. Theft During Sales Event A man who held a real estate sales event reported more than $200 of sterling silver was missing from his home on Aug. 21. According to the report, the victim suspects a man who asked about the items. Random vandalism Police responded to the 8800 Monticello Avenue regarding a criminal damage compliant on Aug. 22. DUI Osvaldo A. Robles, 27, of the 4500 block of Bernard Avenue in Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol on Aug. 25. Robles's vehicle was stopped in the 7900 block of Lincoln …
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
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Taxi driver defends turf Police responded to an alleged battery incident outside of Macy’s in Westfield Old Orchard Mall on Aug. 11. According to the report, Alex Kitaychik, 54, of the 9000 block of LaCrosse Avenue, was banned from the mall after he threatened and grabbed another taxi driver. Kitaychik told police he was upset at the other taxi driver because his suspected competitor didn’t have a permit to drive customers in the Skokie area. The other cabbie told police he was not transporting passengers but was at the mall to shop. In the end, police did not charge Kitaychik but told him he could not come to the mall anymore. Portable potty stink Police were dispatched to McNally Park, 8325 Central Park Ave., regarding a portable …
Friday, August 26, 2011
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Rash of vehicle burglaries A car parked in the 5100 block of Greenleaf Avenue was burglarized on Aug. 17. According to the report, about $30 and several papers were taken from the vehicle. The report did not indicate the point of entry. -- A car parked in the 5200 block of Lee Street was reported burglarized on Aug. 17. According to the report, a cell phone valued at $250 was taken from the vehicle. The victim told police he thought his car was locked. -- A purse containing several credit cards was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 3800 block of Harvard Avenue on Aug. 19. -- A 2008 Jeep Compass parked in the 9400 block of Central Parked was burglarized on Aug. 17. According to the report, the vehicle was left unlocked…
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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Theft from motor vehicle A Guess brand purse was stolen from a vehicle parked at the Oakton Aquatic Center in the 4600 block of Oakton Street on July 15. According to the report, a blunt object was used to gain entry into the vehicle. -- Another vehicle parked at the Oakton Aquatic Center was burglarized on July 15. According to the report, a Guess brand purse was taken from the victim’s car. Several credit cards and an iPhone were also reported missing. Similarly, a blunt object was used to shatter the driver’s side window to gain entry. Read More: See all of this week's blotter items by clicking here. Stolen plate sticker A man reported that his license plate sticker was removed from his vehicle on July 16. The owner told police the …
Longtime Skokie Resident
12:19 pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Regarding the Taster's Choice bandit at Village Market Place on Dempster Street in Skokie: I was at Walgreens at Oakton & Milwaukee two weeks ago and all of the Taster's Choice coffee was under lock & key because someone keeps shoplifting it from their store shelves. Perhaps Skokie Police & Niles Police should compare surveillance footage. more ›