Crime & Safety
Police Blotter: Wallets Stolen from Gym Lockers
Incidents reported by Romeoville police, April 24-May 2.
April 24
Stolen gym bag
Someone stole a gym bag from a locker at a business in the 1200 block of Lakeview Drive, said. The bag contained a wallet, cellular phone and other items totaling $771.
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April 25
Copper caper
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A property manager reported that five feet of copper tubing, wroth a total of $100, was stolen from a home in the 200 block of Fermont, police said.
April 28
iPod nabbed in car burglary
A thief took an iPod worth an estimated $200 from a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 200 block of Fremont, police said.
April 30
Another car burglary
Someone entered a car parked in the 1900 block of Tilson and stole a Garmin GPS and laptop computer , worth a total of $700, police said.
Burglar damages door
Nothing of value was taken during a residential burglary in the 200 block of Richmond Drive, according to police, but $100 in damage was done to the front door jamb.
Vehicle vandalism
An employee at a business in the 100 block of Devonwood reported criminal property damage, saying a black marker was used to draw on a vehicle parked in the business' lot. The owner was able to remove the marker.
May 1
Stolen lawn decor
A lawn swing and small fountain worth a total of $204 were stolen from a front yard in the 100 block of Arlington, police said.
Window shattered
Someone used an unknown object to shatter a storm window at a home in the 200 block of West Daisy Circle, police said. Estimated repair cost is $250.
Stolen wallet
Someone stole a wallet and its contents, worth a total of $550, from a locker at a business in the 1200 block of Lakeview, police said.
May 2
Smash 'n' grab
Someone shattered the window of a car parked at a business in the 1200 block of Lakeview Drive and stole a briefcase, according to police. Cost to repair the window and replace the briefcase is estimated at $400.
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