Police Reports: Car stolen and recovered; mailed check stolen and cashed

These reports were pulled from the latest police summaries provided by departments in our coverage area (Wilmette, Winnetka, Northfield, Kenilworth and Glencoe).

WILMETTE

Jan. 6

• A 2018 Jeep Compass reportedly was stolen from a driveway in the 200 block of Maple Avenue, and later that day, at 7 p.m., the vehicle reportedly was located by a Chicago police officer in the 6000 block of Sheridan Road in Chicago, where five subjects were taken into custody.

• A resident reported that a check they mailed inside the Wilmette Post Office was cashed for more than the amount originally intended. Wilmette police reportedly turned the case over to the U.S. postal inspector.

Jan. 5

• Retail items reportedly were stolen from the Jewel Foods, 1515 Sheridan Road.

• Six alcoholic beverages reportedly were stolen from a cooler on a back porch in the 800 block of Park Avenue.

• Graffiti reportedly was found at the old Treasure Island site, 911 Ridge Road. Similar graffiti was reportedly discovered on Dec. 31 in the 500 block of Green Bay Road.

Jan. 4

• A bicycle reportedly was stolen from an unlocked garage in the 500 block of Washington Avenue.

• Graffiti reportedly was spray-painted on three cars overnight in the 200 block of Ridge Road.

Dec. 31

• Wilmette police reportedly assisted the Niles Police Department in locating a reported stolen vehicle near 3135 Old Glenview Road.

WINNETKA

Jan. 1

• A check between Dec. 26-31 reportedly was altered and fraudulently cashed in the amount of $5,000.

Dec. 29

• A mailed check reportedly was altered and fraudulently cashed in the amount of $1,500.

GLENCOE

Jan. 3

• A bank account reportedly was fraudulently opened using a resident’s social security number.

Dec. 22

• A home in the 700 block of Elder Court reportedly was broken into; however, the home was vacant and all valuables had been removed, according to the report. An unlocked rear door reportedly was entered after failed attempts to pry open other doors

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