Crime & Safety

$400 Stolen From Purse Inside Parked Car: Cops

Recent reports from the Glenview Police Department.

The following information is from the Glenview Police Department.

RECOVERED STOLEN AUTO

A red 2009 Lincoln MKZ that was reported stolen from Merrillville, Ind., was found abandoned April 12 in the 1500 block of Waukegan Road.

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Merrillville police and the car's owner were notified, and Glenview police are investigating.

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ARSON

A small fire set deliberately April 15 in a building in the 2600 block of Greenwood Road is being ruled an arson by police.

The fire caused $30 damage.

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE

About $400 was reported stolen April 16 from a purse in an unlocked car parked in the driveway of a residence in the 700 block of York Road.

The victim saw a man inside the car and watched as he fled on foot.

THEFT

A bicycle was reported stolen April 17 from in front of a residence in the 200 block of Mark Drive.

Two other bikes on the sidewalk were not taken.

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