Mail Thief Steals Birth Certificate: Winnetka, Glencoe Crime Blotters

WINNETKA, IL — The following is the most recent crime blotter from the Winnetka Police Department and the Glencoe Public Safety Department.

Winnetka

TRESPASSING

• Attempt - Oct. 26 at 2:15 a.m.
  • A resident told police that it looked like somebody had attempted to get inside a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC and a 2022 Acura MDX in their driveway, but were unsuccessful.
• Vehicle - Oct. 26 at 2:54 a.m.
  • An officer discovered that somebody had entered an unlocked 2018 Jeep Wrangler that was parked in a resident's driveway. Nothing was reported stolen.
• Vehicle - Oct. 26 at 3:39 a.m.
  • An officer discovered that somebody had entered an unlocked 2010 Cadillac Escalade that was parked in a resident's driveway. Nothing was reported stolen.
• Vehicle - Oct. 26 at 6:22 a.m.
  • A resident reported that somebody had entered their unlocked 2022 Honda Odyssey in their driveway. There was a garage door opener in the car that the trespasser used to open the garage. The garage door opener was later recovered by an officer.

BURGLARY

• Vehicle - Oct. 26 at 8:49 a.m.
  • A resident reported that somebody had entered their car overnight and taken cash and sunglasses from inside.

THEFT

• Mail - Oct. 28 at 8:14 a.m.
  • A resident reported that a birth certificate that had been mailed to them was stolen.

ARRESTS

• Traffic - Oct. 28 at 2:54 p.m.
  • A 35-year-old driver from Riverwoods was arrested for speeding 26-30 mph over the speed limit.

Glencoe

ARRESTS

• Traffic - Oct. 31
  • A 60-year-old Highland Park man was arrested and cited for speeding 35 mph over the speed limit and reckless driving.
• Traffic - Nov. 3
  • A 32-year-old Vernon Hills man was arrested and cited for driving with a suspended and revoked license, driving with a suspended registration and driving an uninsured vehicle.