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Police Reports: Stolen catalytic converters in Highland Park, Northfield; taken packages

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

WILMETTE

No reports published by press time (Tuesday, May 5).

WINNETKA

No incidents reported between April 27-May 4 that meet The Record’s standards for publication.

GLENCOE

No incidents reported between April 22-29 that meet The Record’s standards for publication.

HIGHLAND PARK

May 2

• An electric bike reportedly was stolen from the 400 block of Lakeside Manor Road.

May 1

• At least 12 catalytic converters reportedly were stolen from multiple businesses in the 2200-2900 blocks of Skokie Valley Road.

April 30

• A tunnel wall reportedly was defaced with graffiti near St. Johns Avenue and Blackhawk Road.

NORTHFIELD

May 1

• Catalytic converters reportedly were stolen from parked vehicles in the 0-100 block of Happ Road.

KENILWORTH

April 30

• Three packages containing jewelry and an iPhone reportedly were stolen upon delivery to a home in the 500 block of Melrose Avenue. According to the report, an unknown individual followed and spoke with the delivery driver and signed for the packages.

April 24-30

• Three residents reported possible identity theft after their personal information was used to obtain out-of-state car loans.

SKOKIE

April 27

• A car reportedly was burglarized in the 9600 block of Kedvale Avenue.

April 21

• A car reportedly was stolen from the 7500 block of Linder Avenue.

The Record’s police reports are taken from police-activity summaries prepared by local police departments. Police Reports contain public information from preliminary reports and are not a complete listing of all police activity. The Record does not publish the names of individuals arrested and named in preliminary reports unless the incident is a matter of public safety or has significant community implications. All arrestees are innocent until proven guilty.

Staff

This article was developed using publicly available information, such as press releases, municipal records and social media posts.

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