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Neighborhood Watch Newsletter
May
2002

                                     

RIDGELAND STATES

No entries for the month of May.

THE PINES

Blue Spruce Ct & Pine DR :38 PM
Suspicious purple semi with no trailer, parked in area, on going problem. Driver visiting friend and was advised of no truck parking in residential area he will move truck.

MEMORIAL

6400 block 182nd St 05-04 2:02 AM
Unknown subject was knocking on the resident’s windows and doors at the residence. Resident’s daughter was having a slumber party, possibly friends knocking on the window as a prank.

6400 block 180th St :52 AM
Report of juveniles ringing the doorbell. Office spoke to offenders, they have been advised.

18100 block 66th Ct 05-13 7:25 PM
Report of 3 male juveniles skateboarding with a ramp in the street. Juveniles advised to stay out of the street.

6400 block 180th St 05-14 8:59 AM
Resident is being assaulted by her neighbor. Settled by squad.

6700 block 179th St 05-17 7:27 PM
Report of several juveniles at rear of school. G.O.A.

6400 block 180th Pl 05-18 4:01 PM
Complaint of rock thrown through the back window.

6400 block 182nd St 05-28 4:16 PM
Stereo stolen from vehicle sometime last night. Report taken.

OAK  VILLAGE

No entries for the month of May.

BARRETT

6800 block 175th St 05-08 2:41 AM
Report of a suspicious male white subject at front door stating he is lost. Officer gave subject an escort to residence.

6900 block 175th Pl :00 PM
Resident reported a children’s bike found.

6800 block 177th St 05-10 1:09 PM
Subject threw branches over the resident’s fence. Settled by squad, offender warned to stay away.

17600 block 71st Av 05-11 9:13 AM
Suspicious black Baretta occupied by a male subject and a female subject with blond hair. Area checked, unable to locate vehicle.

17700 block 71st Av :57 AM
Resident found a 20” bred boys Huffy bike.

17700 block 66th Av 05-22 4:52 PM
Complaint of ice cream truck in the area. Officer advised subject that there is an ordinance against ice cream trucks.

17600 block 68th Ct 05-23 6:24 PM
Resident complaint that a known male subject entered resident and battered resident. No complaints to be signed complainant just wants the vehicle back that subject took.

 EDGEWATER

5800 block Lakebluff Dr 05-01 6:51 PM
Approximately 12 juveniles are on the railroad tracks throwing rocks. Area checked with negative results.

16700 block Hillside Pl 05-14 9:26 PM
Resident complaint that a Playstation and games were taken.

5900 block Lakeside Pl :32 AM
Suspicious white Grand Prix occupied by a male white subject with dark hair. Vehicle left prior to Officer’s arrival.

16700 block Lakewood Dr 05-20 8:38 PM
Report of male white subject, approximately 30 years of age, going door-to-door soliciting cleaning services. Subjects advised and leaving area, will get permit tomorrow.

6000 block Lakebluff Dr 05-23 1:18 AM
Complaint of a suspicious Chevy Blazer with 2 M/W occupants in vehicle. Officer states one of the occupants resides at the residence.

6000 block Lakebluff Dr 05-25 2:39 AM
Complaint of 2 M/W subjects taking hubcaps off vehicle parked behind garage. Officer unable to locate offenders and any missing property.

16700 block Lakewood Dr :54 AM
Complaint of subjects playing basketball in park. Subjects left prior to Officers arrival.

16700 block Lakewood Dr 05-27 2:21 PM
Report of burglary from motor vehicle. Report taken.

5800 block Lakebluff Dr 05-28 6:16 PM
Possible abandoned black Chevy van, 2 male blacks dropped it off and got into a black Ford van. Black Suburban parked legally in area.

 PARKSIDE

16900 block Elm Ln 05-03 6:20 PM
Report of numerous vehicles speeding through the subdivision. G.O.A.

6500 block Pine Point Dr 05-08 7:40 PM
Complaint of a blue Trek Mountain bike taken within the last hour.

6700 block Ravinia Dr 05-10 6:08 PM
Report of suspicious male subject requesting to be brought back to Tinley Park Mental Health Care. Subject determined to a walk-away, security notified and enroute.

17100 block Forestview Dr 05-11 6:35 PM
Report of a male white subject driving a small black vehicle speeding and squeeling tires. Area checked, unable to locate vehicle.

6600 block Pine Point Dr 05-12 1:45 AM
Report of a loud machine noise between the houses. Homeowner pumping water from the basement.

6600 block 171st ST 05-12 1:30 PM
Report of construction trailer broken into sometime over the weekend.

17100 block Forestview Dr 05-14 3:31 PM
Report of a black Monte Carlo and a maroon car speeding in a school zone. G.O.A.

6600 block Ravinia Dr 05-14 4:44 PM
Complaint of identity theft. Call unfounded.

17000 block Elm Ln Dr 5-26 2:09 PM
Solar lights damaged. No report taken.

16700 block Riverside Dr :53 AM
Complaint of 2 juveniles playing basketball in park. Subjects left prior to Officers arrival.

16700 block Forestview Dr 05-27 2:24 AM
Possible DIU subject driving dark older model vehicle on Forestview with trunk open. G.O.A.

16700 block Tinley Park Dr 05-28 7:45 PM
Suspicious M/W dark coat carrying a green bag sitting on complainants lawn. Homeless subject leaving area upon Officers arrival.

Maple Ln Dr & Normandy Dr 05-29 2:48 PM
Mini-bike complaints M/W juvenile yellow shirt. Officer spoke with offender and advised them to stop.

TINLEY TERRACE

16300 block 66th Ct :20 AM
Resident’s white Mazda was egged during the night.

16400 block 65th Av 05-08 5:40 PM
Complaint of black Honda Civic driving recklessly. G.O.A.

6600 block 165th St :16 PM
Suspicious unknown vehicle with two male subject keep driving down the street. Subjects were looking for address in area.

6700 block 165th Pl 05-18 3:10 PM
Possible fight, caller hears commotion in the area where lights from a vehicle shine in her yard. G.O.A.

16400 block 66th Ct :32 PM
Suspicious young female screaming for help on west side of 66th Court. Officer checked area all is quiet.

6700 block 164th PL 05-27 8:09 PM
Attempt burglary, appears someone attempted to pry back door open. Report taken.

BREMENTOWNE VILLAS

Kingston Rd & Oxford Dr :14 PM
Report of vehicle parked the wrong way blocking the street. Unable to contact vehicle owner to remove the car.

16500 block Oxford Dr 05-16 7:56 PM
Complaint of several vehicles parked on the street. The street is too narrow for parking. Vehicle was moved.

COACHWOOD

7000 block Coachwood Trl 05-04 5:15 AM
Unknown person broke the patio window, damage occurred sometime between 11:00 PM on 05/03/02 and 5:00 AM ON 05/04/02.

Manchester & Old Gatehouse 05-05 2:12 PM
Complaint of 7-8 males subjects riding ATV’s on the lawn, resident is concerned for child’s safety. G.O.A.

6900 block Coachwood Trl :37 PM
Male subject chased 3 Juveniles with a bat. Officer gave juveniles a ride to resident. Spoke with parents no further action taken.

WESTWIND

No entries for the month of May.

 

TINLEY CENTRE

17200 block 71st Ave 5-1 12:47 AM
Front door damaged during attempted break-in while residents sleeping.

6400 block 166th St :38 AM
Report of gasoline spilled in the shape of a swastika and a table was found in the yard.

17300 block 71st Av 05-01 3:05 PM
Complaint of a neighbor using obscenities towards resident’s spouse. Settled by squad.

17200 block 71ST Av :12 PM
Report of several subjects fighting. Call unfounded, nothing located in the area.

17200 block 71st Ct 05-19 1:17 AM
Possible underage drinking party. Call unfounded.

17200 block 71st Ct 05-24 8:33 PM
Suspicious red Ford Van with male subject watching children. Vehicle gone on arrival.

17200 block 68th Ct :47 PM
Vehicle struck by unknown vehicle. Hit and Run report taken.

SUNDALE

7600 block 174th St :39 PM
Unknown offender threw a rock at one of the females at the residence. Rock was thrown unintentionally, no medical assistance wanted by parents.

17100 block Oketo Av 05-04 4:01 PM
Report of several unsupervised teens smoking marijuana. G.O.A.

17100 block Odell Av :05 PM
Suspicious white Grand Prix occupied with a couple of male subjects, driving up and down the block. G.O.A.

17200 block Oleander Av 05-08 3:32 PM
Report of son being harassed by another juvenile. Settled by squad.

17100 block Oriole Av :09 PM
Complaint of 3 juveniles running through backyard. Unable to locate anyone in the area.

7700 block 174th St 05-12 9:35 AM
Unknown subject drive across lawn during the night. No permanent damage.

7500 block 174th St :22 PM
Male subject wearing blue jeans and blue checkered shirt was running at the resident, she ran into her home. Area checked, unable to locate the subject.

17300 block Oleander Av 05-14 3:00 AM
Report of a yellow Saturn and an older model blue vehicle with a broken window parked on the street for the past month. Two citations issued.

17300 block Oleander Av 05-17 3:23 AM
Yellow Saturn parked on the street in violation of 2-5 ordinance. Citation issued.

17400 block Odell Av 05-22 4:48 PM
Report of 3 young male subjects climbing into the sewer drain pipe. Officer spoke with juvenile, he will be on his way.

17300 block Oketo Av 05-23 8:58 PM
Complaint of ½ stick of dynamite being set off. Per officer unable to locate any fireworks.

17300 block Oriole Av 05-24 1:00 PM
Complaint of reckless driving. Information only at this time.

17100 block Oriole Av 05-25 9:42 PM
Numerous vehicles driving at a high rate of speed. Area checked, unable to locate.

16700 block Oleander Av 05-27 1:13 AM
Two subjects climbed over residence fence and then entered a white Grand Prix. Area check subjects G.O.A.

17300 block Oriole Av :42 PM
Male subject in a green Corvette speeding up and down street. G.O.A.

7800 block 174th St :55 PM
White Ford P/U newer model, drove on the sidewalk. Occurred approximately 5 minutes ago. G.O.A.

17400 block Odell :51 PM
Complaint of fireworks in area. G.O.A.

TINLEY DOWNS

17200 block Dooneen Dr 05-04 3:21 PM
Criminal damage to vehicle reported, vehicle was keyed.

17300 block Ottawa Av 05-18 1:31 PM
Suspicious circumstances, 40 year old male white subject on a bicycle spoke with his children (10-8-4 years of age). Subject alleged sex offender.

BRISTOL PARK

7800 block Marquette Dr N 05-05 1:01 AM
Several juveniles in front of the residence playing baseball, making too much noise. Officer spoke with juveniles, they were advised and will comply.

7800 block Bristol Pk Dr S 05-08 9:48 AM
Report of illegal parking, white van parked across sidewalk. Citation issued.

17500 block Bristol Pk Dr 05-10 3:43 PM
Check on well-being of 7-8 year old juvenile male escorting a 1 year old male juvenile inside a wagon in the area without any adult supervision. Juveniles are fine.

7800 block Park Central Dr S 05-10 5:03 PM
Resident requests subject removal, 2 juveniles are on her property refusing to leave. Officer spoke with both juveniles, they will stay off of property.

7900 block Belle Rive Ct :28 AM
Report of burglary from an unsecured vehicle.

7700 block Joliet Dr S 05-12 3:08 AM
Complaint of unknown subject rang doorbell and left the area. No subject description. Unable to locate subjects.

7700 block Joliet Dr S :58 PM
Complaint of two male white subjects soliciting without a permit. Subjects in green Chevy van, possible Wisconsin plates. Subjects stopped, will wait unit permit is approved by Village.

7700 block Bristol Pk Dr 05-24 8:26 PM
On going problem of white Ford 4-dr parked over the sidewalk.

Lasalle Av & Marquette Dr 05-26 2:46 PM
Complaints of mini-bike in are with 2-12 year olds riding them. Parents advised and mini-bikes put away.

80th Ave & Bristol Pk Dr 05-26 7:50 PM
Suspicious M/W driving thru subdivision in white Mercedes. G.O.A.

7700 block Marquette Dr :02 AM
Suspicious van male driver slows down when he gets near children. Has been thru area 3 - 4 times. G.O.A.

7800 block N Joliet Dr :22 PM
Intoxicated juveniles, 2 boys, both have buzz cut and 2 girls in shorts, last scene walking south on Joliet. G.O.A.

7800 block Park Central Dr :27 PM
Neighbor playing ding-dong ditch. Settled by squad.

FAIRMONT VILLAGE

7700 block Woodstock Dr 05-08 1:17 PM
Suspicious green Explorer and white and tan van.

17000 block Bedford Ln 05-12 7:51 PM
Several small children, 6 years of age, playing by the retention pond, water level is high. Resident called back and stated he spoke to the juveniles and they were leaving the area, no assistance needed.

7700 block Woodstock Dr :54 AM
Garage door spray painted sometime during the night. Report taken.

TINLEY HEIGHTS

17000 block Oketo Av :12 PM
Report of vehicle driven over resident’s lawn. Damage was a result of a party at the neighbor’s house, neighbor apologized

17000 block Odell Av 05-18 3:03 AM
Several people exited a tan Toyota had ball bats and bottles. Per Officer, there were no bats or bottles, subjects live in the area. Possibly started as a traffic altercation.

7600 block 170th St :15 AM
Complaint of paving bricks moved and stolen.

7500 block Dorothy Ln 05-23 3:06 PM
Resident found a cement deer and goose on her property. Report taken and items brought to station.

16800 block Odell 05-24 6:23 PM
Complaint that group of minors with alcohol. Juveniles turned over to parents.

16800 block Oketo Av 05-26 8:12 AM
Garage door spray painted and two tires slashed on car. Report taken.

7600 block 170th St 05-29 8:03 PM
Suspicious Circumstances blood on driveway leading to neighbors house. Blood appears to be from an animal.

 

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