Suspicious vehicle tries to entice juvenile into car
On July 16, suspicious circumstances were reported after an officer met with a complainant in the 400 block of N. Evergreen at 6:15 p.m. who reported that an unknown suspect driving a silver pickup truck pulled up next to his juvenile son and gestured him to approach the vehicle. The complainant’s son ran inside the residence and the unknown suspect left the area. The suspect is described as a male, unknown race, approximately 40-50 years old with a beard and mustache, wearing a navy blue-collared shirt. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the suspect.
Home burglary reported on E. Gladys
On July 20, residential burglary was reported in the 200 block of E. Gladys at 10:24 p.m. A victim told police that upon returning home, they found their front door was forced open. The bedrooms had been ransacked and a cabinet had been forced open.
Suspect who allegedly choked victim charged with battery
On July 21, police officers responded to the 600 block of W. St. Charles at 10:03 p.m. for the report of a battery that had just occurred. The reporting officer met with the complainant who stated he was involved in a verbal altercation with an employee when an unknown suspect came up behind him and choked him. The reporting officer met with the business owner who stated several patrons attempted to remove the suspect after he became irate and refused to exit the business. The complainant was issued a no-trespass notice and released from the scene.
Police: Fight breaks out at Grand and Entry Dr.
On July 18, Daniel A. Zito, 33, of Bensenville, was charged with aggravated battery, battery due to physical contact, battery causing bodily harm and assault near Grand Ave, and Entry Dr. at 9:11 p.m. Police said officers responded to the above location for the report of subjects physically fighting. According to police, the victim related that Zito approached the vehicle he was in, began yelling, reached into the vehicle, and tore the victim’s shirt while he was hitting and pulling the victim. The victim had swelling and abrasions on his forehead, police said.
Former employee claims to have gun, but none found
On July 17, police said a reporting officer met with a complainant in the 200 block of N. York at 3:42 p.m. who reported that a former employee entered the business and stated he had a gun. The suspect never displayed a gun and never threatened anyone. Officers met with the suspect and found no weapons in his possession. The suspect was served with a no-trespass notice and released from the scene.
