Crime & Safety
Police Blotter: Vandals Strike, Thief Robs Gravesite
Incidents reported by Romeoville police, Feb. 19-26.
Feb. 19
Car scratched
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Someone used a sharp object to cause $50 in damage to a car parked at a business in the 1200 block of Normantwon Road, said.
Feb. 20
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Copper pipe stolen
A thief stole $15 worth of copper from a vacant home in the 1900 block of Whitmore, police said.
Feb. 22
Car damaged
Someone used a sharp object to damage the tire of a car parked in the driveway of a home in the 300 block of McKool, police said. Estimated cost of the tire is $100.
Car burglarized
Someone stole a radar detector, DVD player and cash, worth a total of $425, from a car left unlocked and unattended in the driveway of a home in the 600 block of Iola, according to police.
Gravesite robbed
A thief stole a bronze vase worth $625 from a gravesite at a local cemetery, police said.
Feb. 25
Home vandalized
A vandal caused $200 in damage to an exterior fence at a home in the 200 block of Healy, according to police.
Feb. 26
More graffiti
Someone used spray paint to cause $300 in damage to the overhead garage door at a home in the 300 block of Hemlock, police said.
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