Police Log: Attempted Vehicle Theft and Burglary in Arlington Heights

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Money in the center console of a vehicle was stolen out of one car, while a second car was nearly stolen, in Arlington Heights this past week.

An unknown offender removed money from the center console of the victim's car sometime between 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 and 8:45 a.m. Sept. 15. The unlocked silver 2007 GMC Envoy was parked on the 800 block of S. Highland, police said.

Sometime between the evening of Sept. 13 and the afternoon of Sept. 15, an unknown offender broke into a white Jeep Cherokee at the 2700 block of N. Buffalo Grove Road, police said. The offender damaged the passenger side lock of the victim's jeep to gain entry, but was unable to get the vehicle running.

Anyone with information about these crimes can submit an anonymous tip via text or by telephone: Text keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411; or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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