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The following arrest information was provided by the Winnetka Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this blotter, contact: Chi-an.Chang@Patch.com. Earlier: $10K Worth of Jewelry, Silverware lifted, Fed-Ex Package Stolen Burglary Shannon M. Drew, 44, of 1619 Monroe St., Evanston, was arrested Dec. 27 for burglary at 620 Lincoln Avenue following an investigation of a previous burglary that occurred in August, police said. She was issued a Dec. 28 court date.  DUI John E Richardson, 61, of 1380 Pauly Dr., Gurnee, was arrested Dec. 27 for driving under the …
The following arrest information was provided by the Winnetka Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this blotter, contact: Chi-an.Chang@Patch.com.  Earlier: Bank Deposit Bag Lifted, Woman Charged with Forgery Burglary Jewelry and silverware valued at more than $10,000 was stolen from a home in the 400 block of Sheridan Road on Dec. 18.  Police said the offenders forced their way into the home.  $10K Loss Due to Identity Theft A resident in the 900 block of Vine Street discovered between Dec. 17 and 19, someone used his personal information to create a …
The following arrest information was provided by the Winnetka Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this blotter, contact: Chi-an.Chang@Patch.com. Earlier: $10K Ring, iPhone Stolen, New Trier Teen Nabbed for Fake ID Theft Three winter coats, a pair of earrings, several silver serving spoons and cash were reported stolen from several locations throughout a home in the 600 block of Garland Ave. between on Oct. 31 and Dec. 10 The loss is estimated at $5,700.  An employee at 811 Elm St. discovered at about 9 p.m. on Dec. 12 that an unsecured bank deposit bag …
The following arrest information was provided by the Winnetka Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this blotter, contact: Chi-an.Chang@Patch.com.   Earlier: $10K Stolen Due to Identity Theft, Florida Women Arrested for Fraud  Ring Worth More than $10k Stolen A resident in the 1200 block of Whitebridge Hill Lane reported that between June and Dec. 4 a ring was stolen from his home. The loss exceeds $10,000, police said.  iPhone Theft A woman reported that an iPhone was stolen from her purse at 490 Hibbard Road between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Dec. 8. The loss …
The following arrest information was provided by the Winnetka Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this blotter, contact: Chi-an.Chang@Patch.com.  Earlier: Stolen Cab Fares, Drug Possession And Drunk Driving Identity Theft  A resident in the 300 block of Sheridan Road reported that someone used his personal information and have been using them to obtain credit, money, services and other properties in excess of $10,000 between April 1st and Nov. 21. Police are still investigating the case.  Fraud Molly E. Meiring, 35, of 5741 NE 18th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, …
Earlier: $10K Worth of Jewelry Lifted, Battery Incident at Community House The following arrest information was provided by the Winnetka Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this blotter, contact: Chi-an.Chang@Patch.com.  Theft A display unit double-door refrigerator valued at $400 was stolen while it was stored outside during renovation of a business at 1025 Tower Road between Nov. 10 and 12.  A 16-year-old from New Trier Township was arrested for theft on Nov. 14 at 385 Winnetka Ave. Police said the arrest was made following an investigation of a stolen …
The following arrest information was provided by the Winnetka Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this blotter, contact: Chi-an.Chang@Patch.com.   Earlier: Lincolnwood Man Arrested in Connection with Winnetka Theft  $10,000 Worth of Jewelry Stolen Jewelry valued in excess of $10,000 was reported stolen from a home in the 600 block of Prospect Avenue between Dec. 27, 2011 and Feb. 1, 2012, according to police. The stolen items include gold necklaces, several pairs of gold and diamond earrings and bracelet charms, according to police.  Electronic Equipment …
The following arrest information was provided by the Winnetka Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this blotter, contact: Chi-an.Chang@Patch.com.   Earlier: Air Soft Device Incident at School Playground, Money Gram Scam, Thefts  Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle Daniel B. Vences, 21, of 810 Old Willow Rd., Prospect Heights, was arrested Oct. 25 for unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle following a report of a person seen at the beach spray painting graffiti on the breaker wall at 799 Sheridan Road, police said. Vences was also charged with criminal…
The following arrest information was provided by the Winnetka Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this blotter, contact: Chi-an.Chang@Patch.com.  Earlier: Winnetka Blotter: Apple iPad, Computer Stolen, Teens Deface Tunnel Wall Money Gram Scam A resident in the 800 block of Higginson Lane reported to police that he unknowingly became involved in a Money Gram transfer scam between Oct. 17 and 19. The amount of loss is estimated at $5,699, police said.  Gaming Credits Theft A resident in the 1100 block of Cherry Street reported not receiving gaming credits …

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