Gun Left In John, Found In Car: Palos Hills Reports

Two gun arrests were made in separate incidents May 15 and May 22 in Palos Hills, reports said.

Chicago Man Linked To Truck, Rider Lawn Mower And Van Thefts: Police

The Chicago man is accused of taking vehicles from Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital and CVS in Palos Heights.

Vehicles Ransacked, Damaged And Stolen In Palos Hills

Five incidents of car break-ins and a stolen Mercedes were reported between May 17 and May 24 in Palos Hills.

Palos Park PD Heightens Memorial Day DUI, Distracted Driver Patrols

Palos Park police will be watching the roads during Memorial Day weekend for impaired/distracted drivers and seatbelt scofflaws.

Palos Hills Resident Swindled Out Of $8,000 In ‘Amazon Account Scam’

A resident claimed a caller named "Veronica" who worked for Amazon, said their account had been hacked and to send $8,000, reports said.

Thieves Target Hyundais And Kias In Community Parking Lots: Reports

Ten incidents of stolen or damaged Kia and Hyundai vehicles parked in apartment complex parking lots were reported in Palos Hills.

Gas Station Carjackers Threaten To 'Blow Owner’s Head Off': Police

A 2014 Chevy Traverse was stolen while the vehicle owner was paying for gas at Speedway, Palos Hills police reports said.

Berwyn Teen Charged In Street Takeover At 111th Street And LaGrange

Over 200 cars blocked the intersection drifting and blocking traffic before a large group of spectators, Palos Hills police said.

Apartments Burgled In Palos Hills

Two apartments were broken into and ransacked in separate incidents on 99th Terrace in Palos Hills, reports said.

Burglars Break Into Pizza Parlor: Palos Hills Blotter

Burglars broke into Pizza Hut and stole an unknown amount of cash.

Alert Homeowner Thwarts Ruse Burglary Attempt, 'Roofer' Flees

When the fake roofer tried to get the older homeowner to follow him behind the house, the homeowner call 9-1-1, Palos Park police said.

Disgruntled Employee, Cell Phone Hack: Palos Hills Blotter

Palos Hills police reports, April 11 through April 13.

Hyundais, Kia Messed With In Palos Hills: Reports

Hyundais and a Kia were damaged and/or stolen from apartment complex community parking lots in Palos Hills.

Bullets Spray Mobile Phone Store Following Argument

Palos Hills police said a man got into an argument with an old acquaintance at Elite Mobile.

Palos Park Police Urge Motorists To Drive 'Engaged'

Palos Park police will be monitoring intersections for red-light violators during Distracted Driving Awareness Month through April.

'Handyman' Defrauds Older Resident, Steals $25K In Checks: Police

Palos Park police said the 41-year-old Joliet man gained an elderly resident's trust and stole checks, making them payable to himself.

Resident Claims Unauthorized Sports Bets Were Made To Credit Card

Palos Hills police said the resident was in possession of their credit card when the bets were made to an online sports book.

Burglars Strike 2 Condos, Steal Coins: Palos Hills Blotter

Two condo units on Theresa Circle were broken into on March 10, Palos Hills police reports said.

Burbank Man Caught Masturbating At Southwick Shopping Plaza: Cops

The man was observed in a parked car pleasuring himself in a vehicle in the parking lot, Palos Heights police said.

2 Vehicles Stolen, Attempt Made On Kia K5: Palos Hills Blotter

One vehicle was stolen while the owner bowled, another left running and unlocked on a driveway, and a TikTok challenge was made on a Kia K5.

'Funny Money' Passed At Toy And Hobby Store: Police

A man tried to pass a counterfeit one-hundred dollar bill at Emerson Toys, Gifts and Hobbies, Palos Park police said.

2 Smith and Wessons Stolen From Unlocked Cars In Palos Hills

Two guns were reported stolen in separate incidents from unlocked cars on the same day, Palos Hills police said.

South Suburban Residents Scammed $742K In COVID-Relief Funds: FEDS

A Palos Park woman and a Hazel Crest man are accused of creating 15 fictitious businesses and receiving $742,600 under the CARES Act.

Ex-Hospital Worker Charged With Second Identity Theft

The former hospital worker who is currently free on an I-bond turned himself in and confessed to the second theft, Palos Heights police said

CVS Purse Snatcher Rips Purse Out Of Woman's Hands: Police

The Chicago man was identified from surveillance video and arrested at home, Palos Heights police said.

Kia Sorento Stolen From Community Parking Lot: Palos Hills Police

The vehicle was recovered unoccupied by Chicago police, reports said.

Check Mailed From Bridgeview Post Office Made Out To Another Payee

Another incident of check washing tied to the Bridgeview Post Office was reported to Palos Hills police.

Suspicious Man Trespasses In Parked Vehicle With Owner Sitting Inside

The resident told police they were sitting in their car parked on the driveway, when the passenger door suddenly flung open, police said.

Postal Inspector Probes Check-Washing Tied To Bridgeview Post Office

Four more incidents of check washing reported to Palos Hills police. Most of the checks were mailed in early January.

Car With Keys Left Inside Stolen From Driveway

The car was eventually recovered in Harvey and a 41-year-old man was charged, Palos Hills police said.

Garage Burglar Swipes Engine, Carburetor And Pro Charger

Someone had recently come to view the items, which were posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace, Palos Hills police said.

Another Check Tied To Bridgeview Post Office Washed

This is the fifth incident this month of a Palos Hills resident's checks being washed and altered mailed from the Bridgeview Post Office.

Ex-Employee Accused Of Taking Patient's Wallet At Palos Hospital

Palos Heights police said fraudulent charges were made on the patient's debit card at a Palos Hills gas station and a Walmart in Glenwood.

‘Multiple People’ Captured On Video Exiting Car, Breaking Into House

Palos Heights police ask residents in the College Highlands subdivision to check home security systems for footage related to burglary.

‘Grab and Go’ Thieves Hit Speedway Mini-Mart: Cops

A man and woman entered the gas station mini-mart and filled two bags with Red Bull and pop, Palos Hills police say.

Cash, Jewelry Stolen From Palos Hills Home In Ruse Burglary

Palos Hills police said the man distracted the older couple by taking them to inspect leaky water pipe in the back yard.

More Checks Stolen And Washed From Bridgeview Post Office

Three more incidents of check washing were reported by Palos Hills residents who used the mailboxes outside the Bridgeview Post Office.

Chicago Ridge Man Goes On Shopping Spree With 'Found' ATM Card: Cops

Palos Heights police said the man admitted to finding a debit card in an ATM and using it to make fraudulent purchases.

Palos Hills Resident Loses $4,000 In Gift Card Scam

The resident received a fake check and deposited it in her account, and bought gift cards for the scammer, Palos Hills police say.

Cal City Man Charged In Summer Burglaries Of 2 Palos Hills Businesses

The Calumet City man was captured on video breaking into a pawn shop and mobile phone store on Aug. 18, Palos Hills police said.