Park Ridge Blotter: 'Dirty' Thieves

Stolen dirt bike

A Yamaha dirt bike was reported stolen from a shed in the 1100 block of Rose Street. According to the report, it is unknown when the bike was stolen.

Dinks and dents

A man reported that an unknown person(s) put a quarter-sized dent in the tailgate of his 2004 Chevy SUV on Oct. 24. The incident occurred in the 700 block of Hamlin Avenue.

Shattered glass

Police responded to a criminal damage complaint in the 300 block of Prospect Road on Oct. 20. According to the report, an unknown person(s) used unknown means to damage a stain-glass window and landscape light.

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Several storefront windows were reported broken in the 900 block of Northwest Highway on Oct. 21.

Dirty thieves

A resident told police that someone stolen a washer and dryer from his yard in the 400 block of Prospect Road on Oct. 25. Both units were sitting outside in the victim's fenced yard. It is unclear how the units were removed, the report stated.