Coats Stolen At Ross, Credit Card Fraud, Warrant Arrests: New Lenox Police Blotter

New Lenox police reports, Nov. 9–13.

Nov. 9

Coats stolen from Ross

Police were called to Ross Dress 4 Less, 475 E. Lincoln Highway, for a report of retail theft. An employee told police that three suspects removed numerous coats from the store without rendering payment. The total number of coats and the retail value was not immediately available.

Arrest warrant

A 30-year-old New Lenox woman was arrested on an active warrant out of Will County. Police made contact with the
at her residence, confirmed her identity, and verified the warrant was active. Sutton was taken into custody and transported to the New Lenox Police Department. She was transferred to the Will County Jail.

Arrest warrant

Police spotted a vehicle with suspended registration in traffic near Route 30 and Marley Road. The officer conducted a traffic stop and met with the driver, a 30-year-old Joliet man with an active arrest warrant from Grundy County. He was taken into custody and transported to the New Lenox Police Department, where he was processed and released.

Nov. 10

Driving on suspended license

Police spotted a vehicle speeding at Haven Avenue and Veterans Parkway. The officer determined the vehicle was traveling at 42 mph in a 25 mph zone. The officer conducted a traffic stop and met with the driver, a 26-year-old Plainfield man. Police learned his license was suspended. He was taken into custody and transported to the New Lenox Police Department, where he was processed and released.

Battery

Police were called to the 1900 block of Water Chase Drive for a battery complaint. The complainant told police they had been visiting a relative at her residence, when the relative's husband pushed the complainant as she tried to enter the house. The complainant fell, resulting in minor injuries including lacerations on the complainant’s arm, but the complainant refused medical attention. The man was taken into custody and transported to the New Lenox Police Department. He was processed and released.

Nov. 11

Credit card fraud

A person told police their credit card had been stolen on
credit card was stolen on Nov. 1 while they were in Jewel at 2021 E. Laraway Rd. The card was canceled when the
victim discovered it was stolen, however, an unknown subject attempted several transactions on the card. None of the
transactions were successful, and the victim did not experience any loss as a result.

Nov. 12

Police spotted a vehicle failing to yield to oncoming traffic when turning left at Route 30 and Cedar Road. The officer conducted a traffic stop and met with the driver, a 40-year-old Joliet man. Police learned the driver’s license was suspended. He was taken into custody and transported to the New Lenox Police Department, where he was processed and released.

Past editions:

• Silver Oaks Patient Kicks, Damages Doors And Windows At Intake: New Lenox Police Blotter
• Employee Scammed By 'Boss', Identity Theft In iPhone Purchase, 2 Arrested On Warrants: NL Police Blotter
• Stolen Halloween Décor, DUI, Retail Theft, Identity Theft: New Lenox Police Blotter