5 Thefts Reported In Elmhurst: Cops

Elmhurst IL

21 May, 2021

8:23 AM

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ELMHURST, IL — Elmhurst police responded to five incidents involving theft in recent days. Here is information from the reports: Elite Car Outlet, 178 N. Route 83, told police that a man removed catalytic converters from five cars in the dealership lot from 1:30 a.m. to 2:20 a.m. Sunday. All five converters were cleanly cut with a saw. One of the converters was recovered on the lot. Converters contain metals that have become a lot more valuable in the last year. The man was described as Hispanic, in his 40s, having black hair and a tan complexion, and wearing a blue shirt, khaki pants and black gloves. A house in the 200 block of Maison Court was burglarized Sunday. The person entered through an unlocked back door and removed several pieces of jewelry. A resident in the 600 block of West Third Street told police his wallet was stolen Feb. 10 and that someone used his stolen driver's license during two traffic stops. The victim said his license was subsequently suspended for failing to appear in court for traffic charges. The victim was told to contact the Secretary of State's Office about the suspension. A man was seen on video stealing two boxes of Rogaine about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mariano's, 678 N. York St. The man was described as black and wearing a black baseball cap with the word "Chicago" outlined in white, a blue surgical mask, a black shirt with a white logo, gray sweatpants and white gym shoes. About 4 p.m. Wednesday at Mariano's, a man stole a bottle of tequila and placed it into a large blue shoulder bag. He was described as white, 30 to 40 years old, having dark hair in a flat-top style, and wearing blue jeans and a dark shirt.