$33K In Jewelry Stolen From Master Bedroom Of Home: Blotter

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GLENVIEW, IL — The following information comes from the Glenview Police Department (unless otherwise noted) and court records as a record of police activity, including incidents reported by the public and those arrested by police. Criminal charges represent accusations by the state and are often dropped or reduced. Updated information may be available from the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Every person arrested is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
ARRESTS
DOMESTIC BATTERY
Frederic Mendelsohn, 60, of Glenview, is accused of domestic battery, and was arrested at 6:23 p.m. Nov. 3. He was scheduled to attend a bond hearing on Nov. 4.
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
Shkelzen Imajlaj, 55, of the 6000 block of North Sheridan Road, Chicago, is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration level over .08, disobeying a traffic control device, and was arrested at 12:34 a.m. Nov. 7 in the 4000 block of West Lake Avenue. He was released on a $1,000 bond, and assigned a court date of Nov. 23.
INCIDENTS
AGGRAVATED IDENTITY THEFT
A Patriot Boulevard resident reported at 12:03 p.m. Nov. 3 someone contacted them online and offered to repair their computer. The resident provided banking information and discovered money was fraudulently taken from their account. The reported loss is $400.
- A Milwaukee Avenue resident called police at 2:37 p.m. Nov. 3 to report someone fraudulently accessed their bank account and withdrew cash. The reported loss is $1,300.
- A Nora Avenue resident reported at 11:46 a.m. Nov. 8 receiving a credit card in the mail which they never applied for.
- The Glenview Police Department said there were 44 identity thefts related to the ongoing Illinois Department of Employment Security identity theft fraud.
DECEPTIVE PRACTICE
A Greenwood Road resident called police at 2:38 p.m. Nov. 3 to report applying for a job through an online service. They were hired by a subject and sent a check for $1,980. The fake employer requested gift cards be sent to another employee. The resident’s bank informed them the check was fraudulent. The reported loss is $1,500.
CRIMINAL DAMAGE
- A resident in the 200 block of Elm Street reported at 3:22 p.m. Nov. 3 observing someone rip a flag off their fence and ride away on a bike. The reported loss is $25.
- A resident in the 1400 block of Blackthorn Drive called police at 4:26 p.m. Nov. 6 someone damaged the front bay window by shooting a BB at it. The reported loss is $1,000.
THEFT
- An employee of a business in the 3300 block of Glenview Road reported at 3:58 p.m. Nov. 3 a male took merchandise off the shelves and left without paying. The reported loss is $20.
- A resident in the 1800 block of Henley Street called police at 1:33 p.m. Nov. 4 to report receiving a telephone call from a subject claiming he was with the resident’s computer assistance company, and they needed to give a refund since they were going out of business. The resident gave the person remote access to their computer and the person deposited the funds into the resident’s bank account. Days later, the person called the resident back saying they refunded too much money and the resident needed to purchase gift cards to cover the overpayment. It was later determined the original bank deposit was fraudulent. Reported total loss is $16,000.
- A resident in the 1900 block of Robincrest Lane reported at 11:56 a.m. Nov. 5 a flag was stolen from the front yard. Total reported loss is $25.
- A resident in the 4100 block of Cove Lane called police at 9:07 a.m. Nov. 8 to report someone removed the catalytic convertor and oxygen sensor from their vehicle between Nov 6-7.
- A resident reported at 12:32 p.m. Nov. 8 two Razor scooters were stolen from Swenson Park, 901 Shermer Road. Total reported loss $59.98.
- A resident in the 1900 block of Central Road called police at 1:24 p.m. Nov. 8 to report a flag was stolen from the outside of the house sometime between Nov. 7-8. Total reported loss $60.
BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
- A resident in the 900 block of Buccaneer Drive reported at 10:06 a.m. Nov. 4 someone entered the residents’ vehicle and stole personal property. The incident occurred sometime between 6 p.m Nov. 3 and 10 a.m. Nov. 4. Reported loss $45.
- A resident in the 900 block of Buccaneer Drive called police at 5 p.m. Nov. 4 to report someone entered the resident’s vehicle during the overnight hours and stole a wallet. Total reported loss is $300.
CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED PROPERTY
An employee of the Glenview Park District reported at 2:14 p.m. Nov. 4 someone scratched the outer doors and walls of the north and south fieldhouses with an unknown tool at Richardson Park, 1950 Westleigh Drive. Total estimated damage is $400.
BATTERY
Two drivers got into a verbal argument following a driving dispute at 4:43 p.m. Nov. 5 in the 1800 block of Waukegan Road. One driver threw water at the other driver during the argument. There were no injuries.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY
A resident in the 2700 block of Aspen Court reported at 6:20 p.m. Nov. 5 someone stole jewelry from the master bedroom while they were away. Total reported loss is $33,800.
TELEPHONE HARASSMENT
A Buccaneer Drive resident called police at 5:07 p.m Nov. 7 to report receiving harassing telephone calls from an unknown person.
UNLAWFUL TAMPERING WITH A VEHICLE
A person visiting from Wisconsin reported at 11:38 p.m. Nov. 7 seeing someone letting air out their vehicle’s tire in the 4500 block of Lilac Avenue. They were last seeing running northbound from the scene.
RETAIL THEFT
An employee of a business in the 1900 block of Tower Drive called police at 11:15 a.m. Nov. 8 to report a female exited the store without paying for an unknown amount of merchandise.
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