Suspicious circumstances reported at bank
The complainants, employees at a bank in the 400 block of W. Lake, told police that on Jan. 31, a suspect entered the bank and inquired about how much it would be to open a savings account. The subject got upset when he was told it would be $200. He looked around the bank for a short time and left on foot towards a hotel.
On March 9, two suspects entered the bank; one suspect asked about bank accounts while the other was scanning the area. They both left a short time later on foot towards the hotel. The suspects matched the description of the armed robbery suspects in a Northlake incident.
One of the suspects was described as a black male, around five feet seven, with an average build, a medium complexion, wearing a black beanie hat, a black jacket and baggie blue jeans. The other suspect was described as a black male, around six feet, with a thin build, a dark complexion, wearing a black beanie hat, a black jacket and baggie pants.
Women observed stealing on surveillance video, police say
Janice M. Prensy, 55, of Bensenville, was charged with retail theft at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 on March 11 at around 12:21 p.m. Police said a loss prevention employee observed Prensy on video surveillance concealing earrings, a necklace, and several items of clothing before she exited the store without paying for the merchandise. According to police, Prensy admitted to stealing the items.
Two friends, attempting to gain balance, fall through store window
On March 7, police officers responded to a store in the 400 block of S. Spring at around 9:28 p.m. for the report of ambulance assist. A reporting officer met with one of the parties who stated he lost balance while walking, grabbed his friend in attempt to regain balance. Both subjects then fell through the store’s front window shattering it and causing injury. Both parties were transported to Elmhurst Hospital for treatment of their injuries. A key holder of the business was contacted and the front window was boarded.
