Thief Posing As Buyer Steals Scrapped Catalytic Converters: Riverwoods PD Blotter

RIVERWOODS, IL — The following information comes from the Riverwoods 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 Lake 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

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Flavio Juarez De Jesus, 29, of the 1000 block of Ridge Road, Highland Park, is accused of speeding, following too close, driving under the influence of alcohol, and was arrested at 12:46 a.m. Jan. 8, near Deerfield Road and Hoffman Lane. He was released and assigned a court date of Feb. 5.

INCIDENTS

THEFT

Police responded to a business in the 700 block of Saunders Road at 3:28 p.m. Jan. 23, regarding a theft. A preliminary investigation revealed that a suspect, posing as a buyer, loaded three scrapped catalytic converters onto a truck at 2:15 p.m. and fled the scene without providing payment. The investigation continues.

LAST BLOTTER: Items Stolen During Business Break-In — Riverwoods PD Blotter