Stolen Tequila, Facebook Marketplace Scam, More: Wheaton Crime Blotter

WHEATON, IL — Tequila was stolen from a store, a resident was the victim of a Facebook Marketplace scam and other crimes were reported on the most recent blotter from the Wheaton Police Department.

Coffee Shop Vandalized with Fire Extinguisher

Police say someone sprayed a fire extinguisher throughout the interior of Platform Coffee on 303 N. President St. The incident took place between 7 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 5 a.m. on Aug. 3.

Caller Posed as DuPage County Sheriff's Office

A resident received a phone call on Aug. 3 around 2 p.m. from someone who falsely claimed to be with the DuPage County Sheriff's Office. The caller convinced the resident to send them money.

Retail Theft at Mariano's

A man came into the Mariano's at 625 S. Main St. around 9 a.m. on Aug. 4 and stole a bottle of tequila and other merchandise.

Facebook Marketplace Theft

Police say a resident sent money via Facebook Marketplace to buy a car on Aug. 4. It was later discovered that the account claiming to sell the car was fraudulent.

Anyone with information about these incidents may contact the Wheaton Police Department at 630-260-2161.