Fake Shooting, Bomb Threat Calls: Northbrook Police Blotter

Police also reported an interrupted home burglary, stolen vehicles and a bank impersonation scam that cost a resident $10,000.

$30K Lost To Fake FTC Agent: Northbrook Police Blotter

Stolen designer shoes, vehicle burglaries and a wallet theft were also included in the department’s latest weekly report.

Driver Displays Gun During Road Rage Incident: Northbrook Police Blotter

Other reports include nearly $49,000 in fraudulent wire transfers, a stolen vehicle and a swatting call.

Woman Charged With Financial Exploitation Of Elderly: Northbrook Blotter

Police also investigated more than $45,000 in unauthorized bank withdrawals, a stolen Corvette and an attempted home burglary.

Lexus Stolen From Garage, Felony Retail Theft: Northbrook Police Blotter

Police also reported three DUI arrests, vehicle burglaries, fleeing drivers and a stolen airline miles account.

Man Strikes Victim During Religious Ceremony: Northbrook Police Blotter

Police also reported a DUI arrest, credit card fraud and a stolen diamond necklace.

Online Love Scam Involves Middle East Bombing Claim: Northbrook Police

Police also reported a Village Hall disturbance, two thefts involving airline miles and a DUI arrest.

Driver Found Asleep Behind Wheel; $9.8K Bank Fraud: Northbrook Blotter

Northbrook police reports include two DUI arrests, vehicle burglaries, bank fraud and a phone scam.

Swastikas Found Near Place Of Worship: Northbrook Blotter

Police also reported a $1 million phone scam, two stolen Rolex watches and several vehicle burglaries.

Mercedes Bought Online Stolen During Delivery: Northbrook Blotter

Police also reported a DUI crash, a $13,900 residential burglary and several fraud cases.

$100K Rolex Stolen In Jewelry Ruse; $10K Theft Charge: Northbrook Blotter

Other reports include counterfeit cash, retail thefts, a stolen vehicle and several driver’s license-related charges.

Corvette Crashes Through Backyard; Grocery Shopper Pickpocketed: Northbrook Blotter

Other reports include stolen mortgage mail, retail thefts and baseball equipment taken from an unlocked vehicle.

$594 Pokémon Card Purchase Tied To Credit Card Fraud: Northbrook Blotter

Other reports include an $89,000 retirement-account theft, an $18,000 phone scam and a driver fleeing police.

Marc Fainman Named Northbrook's Next Police Chief

The Glenbrook North graduate and 20-year department veteran succeeds John Ustich, who retired after three decades with Northbrook police.

Resident Loses $56K In Computer Scam; 321K Airline Miles Stolen: Northbrook Blotter

Other reports from the two-week period include a fake FBI call, a stolen $14,110 check, felony theft and computer hacking.

Northbrook Police Chief Retires After 30 Years With Department

Chief John Ustich joined the Northbrook Police Department in 1996 and served in several roles before becoming chief.

$39K Watch Stolen From Fitness Center Locker: Northbrook Police Blotter

Police also reported DUI arrests, domestic battery charges, online theft and order of protection violations.

$1.5K Stolen From Tesla In Northbrook Residential Burglary: Blotter

Northbrook police reports include a stolen vehicle, Facebook Marketplace scam, domestic battery arrest and retail theft charges.

$40K Cartier Watch Stolen At Northbrook Golf Club: Blotter

Northbrook police also handled reports of theft, credit card fraud, fake prescriptions, retail theft and DUI.

Northbrook Resident Scammed Out Of $100K In Gift Cards: Police

Northbrook police also handled reports of theft, credit card fraud, fake prescriptions, retail theft and DUI.

$6.3K Gift Card Scam, Vehicle Burglaries: Northbrook Police Blotter

Reports also included felony retail theft, cocaine possession, criminal damage to vehicles and credit card fraud.

Wanted Driver Suspected In Burglaries Flees Northbrook Police: Blotter

Other reports included 10 bottles of liquor stolen from a store, a backpack taken from a gym locker and several traffic-related arrests.

$55K Lost In Phone Scam: Northbrook Police Blotter

Northbrook police also reported stolen wedding rings valued at more than $40,000, identity thefts and criminal damage to property incidents.

$14K In Jewelry, Gold Stolen In Home Burglary: Northbrook Police Blotter

A burglar alarm led police to the Brentwood Road home, where they found a broken bedroom window.

Witness Says Wisconsin Man Was Peeing On School Grounds: Northbrook Police Blotter

The man is also accused of going through the school's garbage and was charged with disorderly conduct.

Resident Accused Of Identity Theft Following Fast Food App Sting: Northbrook Police Blotter

The complainant, a resident of Virginia, worked with Northbrook police to thwart the identity theft attempt.

Pair Steal $10K In Jewelry During Quick Change Scam: Northbrook Police Blotter

The victim told police the pair, saying they like to help people, placed jewelry on him prior to the theft occurring.

Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old Boy At Fitness Center: Village Of Northbrook

The 73-year-old Highland Park man pled guilty to felony charges stemming from the July 2024 incident.

Northbrook PD Participating In 2026 Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The nationwide effort, spearheaded by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and local police departments, takes place twice a year.

Antisemitic Instagram Messages Lead To Hate Crime Charge: Northbrook PD

The Streamwood man was also charged with felony harassment by telephone.

Thieves Steal Church's Silver Cruets Used For Holy Water: Northbrook Police Blotter

According to police, the trio had entered the church seeking cash before the theft.

Water Tower Vandalized With 'No Kings' Message: Northbrook Police Blotter

Members of the Northbrook Public Works Department found the message written with black marker in the 1200 block of Cedar Lane.

AT&T Workers Nabbed For Soliciting Without Permit: Northbrook Police Blotter

After responding to a complaint, police found the pair on the sidewalk in the 800 block of Sanders Road.

Drunken Driver Travels On Sidewalk, Knocks Over Light Posts: Northbrook Police Blotter

Police said the Wheeling resident admitted to drinking before driving and failed the field sobriety tests

Northbrook Home Invasion Leads To Police Chase On South Side

The incident began around 2 p.m. Friday after a reported home invasion in Northbrook.

Man Strikes Smoking Neighbor On The Head With A Pipe: Northbrook Police Blotter

The accused reportedly noticed his neighbor smoking outside their apartment complex, and started yelling at them before the attack.

Drunken Driver Gets Car Stuck Railroad Tracks: Northbrook Police Blotter

Police said all trains were stopped as the Northbrook resident attempted to dislodge the vehicle's wheels from the tracks by spinning them.

Stolen Credit Card Used To Buy $20K Of Neiman Marcus Merchandise: Northbrook Police Blotter

When the complainant looked in his wallet, he noticed his credit card was missing.

Box Of Highly Valuable Baseball Cards Go Missing During Move: Northbrook Police Blotter

The resident, who had recently hired movers to assist, said the cards were valued between $125,000 and $150,000.

Fraudster Forges Fake Checks To Withdraw $38K From Bank: Northbrook Police Blotter

The illegal withdrawals from the complainant's checking account occurred on two separate days.