Man reportedly swings sledgehammer
Says he’s upset with those who “don’t belong here”
On Oct. 9, a man was charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly swinging a sledgehammer toward a victim’s car. Paul Cirone, 55, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 400 block of N. Evergreen at around 12:13 a.m. According to police, the victim told police she was driving at the above location when Cirone came into the street and swung a large sledgehammer in the direction of her vehicle. Police said Cirone stated he was part of the neighborhood watch and was upset with people who “don’t belong here.” He was charged with disorderly conduct.
Clerk refuses to accept alleged phony $100 bill
On October 12, a clerk at a restaurant in the 600 block of W. North Ave. told police at around 5:38 p.m. that a suspect described as a male black approximately 50-60 years old walked into the restaurant and allegedly tried to purchase two sandwiches with a $100 bill. The clerk refused to take the money, telling the suspect that he could tell it was counterfeit. A witness told an officer that the suspect was carrying a coffee cup so an officer went to that coffee shop and spoke with an employee there who also said the suspect reportedly tried to pay for items with a $100 bill but she refused to accept it. She allowed him to leave without paying for his items.
Women help victim find car, but purse now missing
On Oct. 10, a victim told police that while at the hospital on the 100 block of E. Brush Hill, she became disoriented and could not find her car. Two unknown females offered the victim a lift in their vehicle; they then drove around the lot to locate the victim’s car.
Later, the victim said she could not find her purse. She last remembered placing it on her own vehicle’s floorboard. The victim believes that the females “must have” taken the purse during their encounter.
