Crime & Safety

Golf Man Calls Police For Help Opening Car, Ticketed When Pot Found Inside

The Golf man who called police when his keys were locked inside the car "forgot" about a few items that were inside.

A Golf man who had locked his keys in his car while shopping at the Plaza De Lago in Wilmette Wednesday night received help from police in opening the vehicle, but also a local ordinance citation for possession of cannabis.

“He forgot about his cannabis, scale and pipe that were in the car once it was opened for him,” police reported in regards to the subject, a 21-year-old, who had called police for help in opening the car at 8:23 p.m.

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