Crime & Safety

Stolen Car Involved In Elmhurst Crash: Cops

The driver ran away, but was caught a little while later, Elmhurst police said.

A stolen car was involved in a traffic crash about 12:30 p.m. Monday at Michigan Street and Gladys Avenue in Elmhurst, police said.
A stolen car was involved in a traffic crash about 12:30 p.m. Monday at Michigan Street and Gladys Avenue in Elmhurst, police said. (Google Maps)

ELMHURST, IL – A stolen car was involved in a traffic crash about 12:30 p.m. Monday at Michigan Street and Gladys Avenue, Elmhurst police said.

The driver ran away afterward, but police caught him, according to a police news release.

As a result of the incident, nearby schools were directed to secure their buildings.

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Residents between North and Grand avenues were asked to keep their homes locked.

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