3 Women Steal 15 Bottles Of Tequila: Arlington Heights PD Blotter

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — The following information comes from the Arlington Heights Police Department and court records as a record of police activity, including incidents reported by the public and those arrested by police. Criminal charges represent accusations by the state and are often dropped or reduced. Updated information may be available from the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Every person arrested is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

ARRESTS

VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION

Eric M. Thompson, 44, of the 1000 block of S. Haddow, Arlington Heights, is accused of violating an order of protection, and was arrested at 11:02 p.m. Nov. 19. A court date of Jan. 10, 2025, was assigned.

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INCIDENTS

RETAIL THEFT

• An employee at Amazon Fresh, 325 E. Palatine Road, reported at 2:50 p.m. Nov. 13, three females stole 15 bottles of alcohol. All three were wearing COVID masks. One was described as about 40 years old, heavy set, wearing all black clothing. The other two were between 20 and 30 years old, thin build, wearing all black clothing.
• An employee at Lyons Beverage Depot, 135 S. Arlington Heights Road, reported someone had stolen three bottles of tequila at 5:46 p.m. Nov. 16. The male was described as being in their 20s, wearing a blue sweatshirt, black jeans and white tennis shoes.

CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

A citizen called police at 4:40 p.m. Nov. 15, to report someone had set the port-o-potty on fire at Hasbrook Park, 333 W. Maude Ave.

THEFT

A citizen called police at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16, to report someone had stolen her wallet from her purse while shopping at Jewel, 122 N. Vail Ave. The person then attempted to make unauthorized purchases with her credit cards.