Fake Check Cashed For Hundreds: Winnetka, Glencoe Crime Blotters

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

Winnetka

THEFT

• Mail - April 13 at 2:23 p.m.
  • A resident discovered that a package that was delivered to them was removed from their building's lobby. The estimated loss is $68.
• Identity - April 17 at 8:36 a.m.
  • A victim told police that somebody had cashed a fraudulent check using their personal information. The estimated amount of loss is $990.50.

ARRESTS

• Traffic - April 13 at 6:23 p.m.
  • An 81-year-old Kenilworth resident was arrested for speeding 26-34 mph over the posted speed limit.
• Traffic - April 16 at 8:04 p.m.
  • An 18-year-old Highland Park resident was arrested for speeding 26-34 mph over the posted speed limit.
• Traffic - April 16 at 8:37 p.m.
  • A 59-year-old Chicago man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. He was also cited for improper traffic lane usage.
• Traffic - April 18 at 10:16 p.m.
  • A 53-year-old Lincolnwood resident was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. They were also cited for improper traffic lane usage and driving an uninsured vehicle.
• Traffic - April 19 at 2:45 a.m.
  • A 24-year-old Chicago woman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and having a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more. She was also cited for disobeying a traffic light.

Glencoe

ARRESTS

• Traffic - April 17
  • A 29-year-old Schaumburg man was arrested and cited with driving with a revoked license, having an expired registration, operating an uninsured vehicle, and driving the wrong way down a one-way street.
• Traffic- April 20
  • A 39 -year-old Wisconsin woman was arrested and cited for driving with suspended plates as well as driving without a valid driver's license or insurance.