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🌱 Patch AM: Car Burglary, Retail Theft, Cyber Fraud: Wheaton Crime Blotter

Spotted on the Wheaton calendar: Voter Rights and Voter Registration

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Hello Wheaton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police detail recent car, retail and cyber crimes in Wheaton

Also on today's calendar: Voter Rights and Voter Registration and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 76, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Car Burglary, Retail Theft, Cyber Fraud: Wheaton Crime Blotter (patch.com) — Wheaton residents are being alerted to several recent crimes, including a car burglary on West Park Circle, a retail theft at the Target on County Farm Road, and cyber fraud schemes affecting locals on Naperville Road and Wadham Place. Police are encouraging anyone with information about these Wheaton incidents to contact the department as they investigate.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Lisle

  • NAACP DuPage County Announces its 68th Annual Freedom Fund Gala to Honor Leaders and Changemakers (blacknews.com)

Downers Grove

  • Overnight Closures Planned At 3 Railroad Crossings In Downers Grove (patch.com)

Ok Wheaton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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