Police Reports: $300,000 worth of products stolen from watch shop; stolen vehicle recovered in Glencoe

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

NORTHFIELD

June 16

• More than $300,000 worth of valuables reportedly were stolen from Essence of Time, a small business in a commercial complex at 540 Frontage Road. Northfield police said that four masked and gloved individuals broke into the office building via a rear door and entered Essence of Time’s suite by climbing over ceiling tiles. The individuals also reportedly cut the cable to the suite’s security system before stealing a “substantial quantity” of watches, cameras and handbags.

WILMETTE

June 25

• A car window reportedly was shattered in the 1500 block of Maple Avenue.

June 23

• A catalytic converter reportedly was stolen from a car parked in the 3200 block of Glenview Road.

WINNETKA

June 20

• A brick reportedly was thrown through the glass of a private lamp post in the 400 block of Linden Street.

GLENCOE

June 18

• Two individuals were arrested for allegedly possessing a stolen vehicle out of Gary, Indiana. The individuals were apprehended at the Tower Road exit of Interstate 94.

HIGHLAND PARK

June 25

• An item worth $2,500 reportedly was stolen or lost from a home in the 200 block of Sheridan Road between June 18-25.

• A car window reportedly was broken out in the 600 block of Pleasant Avenue.

KENILWORTH

No incidents reported between June 20-27.

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