Wednesday, February 1, 2012

And hey, let's be careful out there...

Yes, Virginia, these are real -- actual items taken from the Buffalo Grove Police report...


 Can you hear me now?
A Buffalo Grove resident reported that he found a cell phone on a walking trail near Green Lake Park, along Thompson Blvd on 01/24. The resident tried to turn the phone on, but would not work. Upon examining the phone to obtain the serial number, the battery of the device was wet. A representative of Sprint was contacted to try and obtain owner information with negative results. A property control form was completed and the phone was placed into evidence. 

Glad we have a vicious dog ordinance…
A resident reported a stray Chihuahua running lose in the area. Officers responded and were able to locate the dog and placed it in a cage. The dog became aggressive, so it was immediately transported to Kings Kennel. The owner of the dog arrived on station where three citations were issued. 

Can’t you just hear Neal Sedaka? Breaking up is hard to do,..
Complainant reported breaking up with his girlfriend and she threatened to destroy his personal property. The complainant wanted this documented and did not want the ex contacted. 

Check the Chihuahua
Resident reported foot prints leading to a window and around the home. Officer determined the prints to be that of an animal. 

Samurai night fever?
Resident turned in for destruction three swords that she no longer wanted but did not feel comfortable to place the items in the garbage. 

But she has a nice personality…sometimes
Resident reported her son’s girlfriend, who is staying with her, has not been taking her medications and has become uncontrollable.

Check the Chihuahua – Part II
Resident found a Boxer/Rottweiler puppy running loose in the area of Deerfield Road and Milwaukee Avenue. The twenty five pound puppy with BIG (sic)paws, did not have a collar or tags and did not have a chip. She was taken to Kings Kennel. 

Try a Facebook page…
Resident reported someone ringing all of the door bells in the building in an effort to gain entry. Officer located two subjects who are Jehovah Witnesses wanting to pass their message on to residents. Officer suggested they leave a notice with a call back number for anyone in the building that may be interested in speaking with them. 

Smart thinking…
Resident received a phone call from American Cash Awards, telling her that she won 2.5 million dollars. She was advised that she needed to send $400.00 via Western Union for fees and taxes. The resident hung up. 

Talk about a lack of interest…
Resident reported receiving phone calls from someone offering to lower her interest rates. The calls continue even though the caller was asked to stop. The resident was advised of the do not call list procedure.

Must be the caffeine…
Center employee reported that a patient threatened to throw coffee on him if the employee did not clean a wound. Officer spoke to the patient who denied the threat. The patient’s wife stated she would discuss the issue with the employee’s supervisor. 

Let’s go out and win one for the Zipper…
Customer stated that he had his jacket zipper replaced less than a year ago and the zipper broke again. The tailor refused to fix the zipper stating that the customer did not have a receipt and the he did not replace that zipper, stating that it is not the type of zipper he would sew in. The customer departed.

A real snow job, Part 1…
Resident reported that his neighbor blew snow onto the resident’s driveway. Officer spoke with the neighbor who apologized and stated he would be more careful in the future.

A real snow job, Part 2…
Resident reported that his neighbor’s snow plow driver deposited snow onto the parkway across the street and in doing so, damaged the parkway grass. 

A real snow job, Part 3
Resident reported that the snow plow driver for his neighbor left a large quantity of snow in the roadway. Officer attempted to contact the neighbor but no one was at home.


Such a deal…right mon?
Resident received a phone call advising her that she won $1,000,000.00 with Publisher’s Clearing House and that she needed to send a Western Union money gram in the amount of $400.00 to cover fees and expenses. The resident told the caller she did not have $400.00 so she was told to send only $100.00. The resident sent the money gram to a subject in Rockville, MD as instructed. Officer checked and found that the caller’s number come back to Jamaica. 

Online encounter…this is news?
Resident reported that her son was online and had an encounter with a female subject that told the son she was going to get him and displayed his address. Officer discussed internet issues with the son and has placed an extra watch on the residence. 

Love in the digital age, Part 1
Resident reported receiving threatening text messages from his ex girlfriend. Officer contacted the ex who stated that it was the resident that was contacting her, thirty times in just one day.

Love in the digital age, Part 2
Resident reported that her ex boyfriend is sending out messages on twitter calling her vulgar names and making other disturbing comments. Officer contacted the ex who apologized and stated that he would cease all contact and messaging. 

Well, at least they’re not texting…
Complainant stated that while he was walking, his ex wife’s husband approached him and threatened bodily harm. Officer attempted to contact the offender without success. The officer will follow up. 

No parent left behind?
Official reported that during a parent conference, the parent became upset, threw papers, and slammed the door on his way out. The official is concerned if she needs to address issues with the parent about the child in the future. The official was advised to call 911 if the parent returns and has anger issues. 

You’re kidding, right?
Resident engaged in an internet relationship with a subject who, after sometime, requested for her to accept a package he was sending from England. A short time later the subject requested the resident to send some money to release the package from customs. The package did not arrive. She was again asked to send money via Western Union, for additional fees, which she did. The subject then asked the resident to send money so that he could come home from England, which she also did. The resident has discussed this with an internet attorney site and was advised to contact the police. 

You’re kidding, right?  Part 2
Citizen reported a package in front of the bank. The package appeared to have batteries attached. It was determined that the item was a holiday decoration.

Maybe he needs to get a bucket of chicken…
Employee stated that a man called numerous times ordering food and then not being happy with the quoted price. The caller would then request extra food items for the same price. The employee told the caller that no food order would be accepted from him. Officer called the subject who apologized and stated that he would make no further calls. 

And this is why they call it “social media”?
The complainant reported being harassed by a former friend/employee on Facebook. The complainant related that there were no threats made, but harassing messages were being left
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Shake, rattle and roll…
Resident stated that he was listening to music while putting his daughter to bed. The upstairs neighbor was jumping or pounding on the floor. While the officer was present, the upstairs neighbor was pounding on the floor so hard that he ceiling shook and the chandelier was shaking. Officer spoke with the neighbor who had the officer go to the bedroom to listen to the loud music, none was heard.

Shake, rattle and roll…Part 2
The complainant advised a loud drumming noise coming from the listed location. Officers responded and spoke with the resident who was practicing with his DJ equipment. The resident understood he was disturbing his neighbors and agreed to stop his practicing for the night. 

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