Hinsdale police distributed the following reports May 26.
Vehicle stolen
A 2017 Mercedes Benz E300 was stolen from a driveway in the 900 block of South Madison Street between 10:30 p.m. May 24 and 2:24 a.m. May 25. The keys are believed to have been left inside the vehicle.
Apartment burglarized
A known suspect entered an apartment between 10:50 a.m. and 2:23 p.m. May 23 in the 5500 block of South Madison Street and stole a portable safe containing $9,000. There were no signs of forced entry, and an unlocked bedroom window had been opened. The victim told police the suspect is a former acquaintance.
Little library vandalized
A book box for people to borrow or donate books was damaged between midnight and 8:26 a.m. May 25 in a front yard in the 700 block of South Vine Street.
Forgery reported
A $495 check issued by a resident of the 10 block South Garfield Avenue $495 was intercepted and the payee information altered between Dec. 27, 2019, and Jan. 1. The incident was reported May 18.
Identity theft incident
The identity of a resident of the 100 block of East Fifth Street was used to open a utility account in Houston, Texas, sometime before 1:11 p.m. May 20. The victim received a bill for $408.43.
Arrests do not constitute conviction of a crime, and individuals listed here should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. If charges are dismissed or reduced or the accused is found not guilty, he or she can contact The Hinsdalean at [email protected] to provide us with documentation. Information will be updated online and in the next issue of the paper.
