Video surveillance catches suspect with stolen goods
On June 28, James T. Walker, 55, of Lombard, was charged with felony retail theft at a store in the 900 block of S. York at 7:05 a.m. The reporting officer observed Walker pushing a shopping cart containing stolen alcohol. Later, police said video surveillance confirmed Walker had the cart with the stolen merchandise.
Lesson for all: don’t give computer access to strangers!
On June 22, a victim in the 300 block of W. Winthrop told police at 7:01 p.m. that an unknown suspect(s) was able to gain access to her computer while posing as a service provider representative. The victim subsequently recognized this as fraudulent activity, ceased contact and notified police. Police said there was no monetary loss.
Angry homeowner sprays landscaper with hose, police say
On June 27, Sophia M. Gale, 57, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct in the 200 block of N. Maple at 12:03 p.m. Police said a victim related Gale began yelling at him while he was doing landscaping and sprayed him with a hose.
