Police Reports: Homes burglarized in Wilmette and Northfield, scams cost residents thousands

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

WILMETTE

Sept. 29

• Cash and jewelry reportedly were stolen between 5:45-7:15 p.m. from a home in the 400 block of Wilshire Drive.

Sept. 28

• A resident reportedly was scammed out of $550 after someone contacted them purporting to be from an internet provider and promising discounted service in exchange for gift cards.

Sept. 25

• Two cars reportedly were broken into overnight in the 800 block of Lavergne and 500 block of Washington, respectively.

Sept. 24

• Four unlocked cars reportedly were broken into in the 100 block of Lauren Avenue (2) and 700 block of 9th Street (2).

Sept. 23

• A car reportedly stolen from Wilmette was recovered in Chicago.

• A Village of Wilmette traffic monitoring device reportedly was stolen from the 800 block of Lavergne Avenue. The item’s value is reported at $2,500.

WINNETKA

Sept. 23

• A mailed check reportedly was stolen, altered and cashed in the amount of $4,500.

Sept. 19

• An American flag reportedly was stolen from a home in the 800 block of Glen Oak Drive.

GLENCOE

Sept. 27

• A resident reportedly was scammed by a caller who purporting to be from ComEd and asking for $250 or the power would be shut off.

Sept. 25

• A home in the 500 block of Dundee Road reportedly was burglarized between Sept. 21-25 when the homeowner was out of town.

NORTHFIELD

Sept. 24

• A home in the 200 block of Wagner Road reportedly was burglarized between noon and 1:40 p.m. Entry reportedly was made by forcing open a patio door and then an interior door.

• A home in the 200 block of S. Happ Road reportedly was burglarized “in the past few days.” Entry reportedly was made by forcing open a side door.

KENILWORTH

No activity was publicly reported between Sept. 23-30.

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