Thefts to Look and Smell Good Don't Pay Off: Police Blotter

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

Garage Burglaries

An unknown offender broke into a garage in the 1500 block of Elgin, and after failing to steal a locked bike took $2 cash from a car. The amount of damage is unknown. 

Another garage in the 1400 block of Elgin was entered, and about $8 in quarters and a purse were stolen from an unlocked car.

Body Spray Stolen

Antonio Huffman, 53, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft. Police were called to CVS, 7216 Circle Ave., where store security said Huffman put seven bottles of body spray in his jacket and left without paying. Felony charges were approved because of a prior retail theft conviction in February 2012. Police also discovered he had an active warrant from Batavia for forgery charges. 

TUESDAY, APRIL 23

Makeup Theft

Delores M. Velasco, 30, and Isias Garcia, 30, both of Chicago, were charged with retail theft after police were called to CVS, 7216 Circle Ave. Store security said they took makeup items and tried to leave the store without paying. Police said they found 38 items totaling more than $350 in value. They were given April 25 court dates.

Car Burglary

Someone entered a car in the 7400 block of Franklin Street and rummaged through it, but nothing was reported missing.

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