Police Reports: Five catalytic converter thefts between Winnetka, Northfield

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

WILMETTE

Dec. 8

• A counterfeit $100 reportedly was used at Akai Hana restaurant, 3232 Lake Ave.

Dec. 6

• A resident reportedly had funds stolen from multiple accounts after giving computer access to an individual claiming to be from Norton Security.

• A bicycle reportedly was stolen from a storage room in the 1900 block of Wilmette Avenue.

Dec. 5

• Work tools reportedly were stolen from a contractor working on a condo building in the 1800 block of Wilmette Avenue.

• A resident reportedly lost $100 in a digital scam in which they put down a deposit to buy an item in a virtual garage sale.

Dec. 3

• An unlocked bicycle reportedly was stolen from the bike rack at Wilmette Junior High School, 620 Locust Road, on Nov. 17.

• An item reportedly was removed from a package delivered to a home in the 600 block of Knox Avenue.

WINNETKA

Dec. 1

• A catalytic converter reportedly was stolen from a car in the driveway of a home in the 1200 block of Oak Street between 1:33-1:35 a.m.

• A catalytic converter reportedly was removed overnight from a car in the driveway in the 900 block of Oak Street.

• A catalytic converter reportedly was taken overnight off a car in the a parking lot in the 500 block of Chestnut Street.

Nov. 30

• An account reportedly was fraudulently opened using a resident’s personal information.

GLENCOE

Dec. 4

• Three bank accounts reportedly were fraudulently opened using a resident’s personal information.

NORTHFIELD

Dec. 2

• A catalytic converter reportedly was stolen between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. from a car parked at New Trier High School, 7 S. Happ Road.

Dec. 1

• A catalytic converter reportedly was stolen from a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 300 block of Linder Avenue.

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