Cars Stolen In Western Springs Neighborhoods

One car was tracked to Chicago, where three people were charged, police said.

Youth Disorderly At Western Springs Park: Cops

In another case, a laptop was stolen from a car in a local neighborhood, police said.

Man Hits Co-Worker At Western Springs Job Site: Cops

The incident took place in a residential neighborhood, police said. A man was charged with assault.

1 Arrested In Lyons Township High Fight

In a video, girls were seen fighting in a hallway, with classmates cheering.

Scam Artists Outside Western Springs Store: Cops

In another case, a trio was charged with trespassing, police said.

Western Springs Business Victim Of $5K Forgery: Cops

In another case, money was stolen from a locker at the high school, police said.

Western Springs Man Lured Into Bitcoin Scam: Cops

The resident, who lost $27,000, spoke with imposters from Apple, his bank and the Federal Reserve, police said.

Western Springs Man Charged With DUI In Westmont: Cops

He faced the same charge in 2022 after a crash in Western Springs, police said.

Western Springs Man Scammed Out Of $27K: Police

In another case, a woman was charged with forgery after trying to open a fraudulent bank account, authorities said.

Western Springs Scam Starts At Best Buy: Cops

A 70-year-old woman mailed three checks to the scammer every month, police said.

$7K Loss In Western Springs Burglary: Cops

Someone broke a window and entered a house, authorities said.

Western Springs Woman Scammed Out Of $100K To $200K: Cops

In another case, two people entered a car in a local neighborhood, police said.

Woman Arrested At Western Springs Restaurant: Cops

She got into trouble last year at another suburban eatery.

Porch Piracy, Fraud: Western Springs Cops

A package was stolen from a front porch in a local neighborhood, police said.

Western Springs Tickets Plunge Over Years: Reports

Year-to-date numbers show increases in traffic stops and tickets, the village said.

Car Stolen In Western Springs Neighborhood: Cops

In another case, a youth was punched in the chest on a downtown street, police said.

$499K Attempted Fraud In Western Springs: Cops

In another case, employees at a local business reported fraudulent use of their credit cards, police said.

$2,000 Necklace Stolen at Lyons Township High: Cops

In another case, a woman's credit cards were stolen while she was shopping at a Western Springs store, police said.

Man Arrested In Western Springs Porch Piracy

Officers found the man with the stolen item shortly afterward, police said.

Extortion Scam Resurfaces In Western Springs

The suspect threatens to release personal information and demands payment with a one-day deadline, police said.

Western Springs Man Scammed Out Of $15K: Cops

In other cases, bicycles were stolen at a house and a school, police said.

Western Springs Suspect Needed Gambling Cash: Cops

A caregiver is accused of writing fraudulent checks from a resident's account.

$2,500 Bicycle Stolen In Western Springs: Cops

In another case, a house was burglarized in a local neighborhood, police said.

Car Burglary, Money Theft: Western Springs Cops

A local car was broken into in a local neighborhood, with a $250 piece of equipment stolen, police said.

Extortion Scam Targets Western Springs Residents: Cops

The scammer threatens to release the details of residents' personal lives, police said.

Threat Reported At Western Springs School

Western Springs police said they investigated the threat and reached a conclusion.

Woman Stole From Western Springs Elderly Person: Cops

She wrote a dozen fraudulent checks from a victim's checkbook, authorities said.

Jury Duty Scam In Western Springs Reported

The caller demands immediate payment of a significant fine, police said.

Fake Hinsdale Cop Scams Western Springs Woman: Police

He told her she would be arrested if she didn't give $8,000, according to a report

Western Springs Resident Scammed Out Of $8K: Cops

In another case, officers found drugs on two men downtown, police said.

Carjacking In Downtown Western Springs: Cops

Suspects with handguns took the victim's cash at an ATM, police said.

Yelling Leads To Western Springs Domestic Battery Arrest: Cops

In another case, a resident reported that someone tried converting nearly $20,000 in cashier's checks, police said.

Costly Package Stolen From Western Springs Doorstep: Cops

The theft was reported to the police more than three weeks later.

$1,600 Bike Stolen At Western Springs Pool: Cops

The bike was unlocked, police said. The pool's operator reminds members to lock their bikes.

Much Turnover In Western Springs Police Department

The local turnover rate is consistent with broader trends, the police chief said.

Western Springs Arrests More Than Double in 2023

The department used to make few arrests at night. That has changed.

Where Western Springs Car Break-Ins Took Place

Unlocked cars were targeted in the early morning in a local neighborhood, police said.

Man With Knife Nabbed In Western Springs Neighborhood: Cops

In another case, a man said someone stole his iPhone while he was sleeping, police said.

Car Break-Ins In This Western Springs Neighborhood: Cops

All the targeted cars had a few things in common, police said.

Lost Wallet Leads To Western Springs Arrest: Cops

Police discovered that a man seeking his wallet had a warrant for his arrest.