Crime & Safety

Apple Giftcard Scam: Winnetka, Glencoe Crime Blotters

The crime blotter covers incidents in Winnetka and Glencoe from Sept. 23 through 30.

WINNETKA, IL — The following is the most recent crime blotter from the Winnetka Police Department and the Glencoe Public Safety Department.

Winnetka

THEFT

  • Theft - Sept. 23 at 12:05 p.m.
    • A resident told police that somebody had taken their wallet.
  • Scam - Sept. 23 at 12:11 p.m.
    • A victim told police that somebody claiming to be an Apple employee instructed them to purchase two gift cards worth $750.

Glencoe

ARRESTS

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  • Traffic - Sept. 23
    • A 46-year-old Chicago man was arrested and cited for driving with an expired registration, not having insurance and not having a valid license.
  • Traffic - Sept. 29
    • A 25-year-old Highland Park man was arrested and cited for disregarding a stop sign, driving with a suspended registration and not having a valid license or insurance.

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