Crime & Safety

Western Springs Theft Suspect's Photos Released

The man is believed to have stolen a bicycle from a school bike rack, police said.

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL — The Western Springs Police Department has released the photo of a bicycle theft suspect on Facebook. The theft occurred shortly before 10 a.m. March 2 at McClure Junior High, police said. The suspect rode in on another stolen bike and took a bike from the bike rack, police said. He then rode south.

If anyone can identify or sees this person, contact detective Arthur Hull at 708-246-1800, ext. 159.

In response to the police department's Facebook post, one person wrote, "What kind of grown man steals a child's bike?"

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Another replied, "Are you sure that's a man?"

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