But officer....

A look at a mix of calls to the Buffalo Grove Police Department during June…

Talk about a pairing…

Loss prevention official reported that a theft of four bottles of Tequila and two frozen dinners was recorded on video.

Better safe than sorry…

Resident reported that there were subjects that were smoking something from a device.  Officer located the subjects who stated that they were burning a cherry flavored resin in a hookah pipe. They did not have any tobacco or marijuana. The subjects agreed to stop their activity.

Huh?

Resident stated that her husband pushed a vehicle, which was parked behind his car, out of the driveway so that he could leave. The husband caused damage to the front of the car, which is a rental car, and stated that he would not pay for the repairs. Officer spoke with the husband who stated that he would take care of the damage. 

Let bygones be bygones….

Resident stated that she received a voicemail from a subject that had been married to a man that the resident had an abusive relationship with thirty years ago. The message stated that the subject was concerned for the resident’s well being because the man had mentioned the resident’s name numerous times and kept her name in his wallet. Officer discussed safety measures with the resident and placed an extra watch on the home. 

Talk about a subtle hint…

Resident stated that when he returned home, he found his wife had moved out and took the bed and television with her. The resident understands that this is a civil matter and he will contact his attorney. 

Cool….

June 7:  Though it was not a quiet twenty four hours, there are no reportable incidents and crimes at this time. 

Huh?  Part 2

Resident stated that when she returned home she found a bed frame and black duffle bag on the driveway next to the garage. The bag contained a pre lit Christmas tree complete with instruction manual and extra cords. 

That’s why it’s an ex..

Resident stated that she had a disagreement with an ex friend, and that ex friend continues to call and send text messages. Officer spoke with the ex friend and advised her that her communications are unwanted. 

Seriously…

Resident reported that a neighbor’s grass was too long and needs to be cut. Officer checked and did find the grass too long. The babysitter stated that he would let the homeowner know of the violation.(Note – Buffalo Grove has strict guidelines about unkept lawns…check with Village Hall of the village’s web site, www.vbg.org, for details.) 

Seriously, Part 2

Resident stated that he filled out an on line application to be a secret shopper and received a check for $1,850.00. He was also sent instructions to send $1,400.00 back via Western Union to a Buffalo NY Western Union and for him to keep the remainder for his pay. The resident called the credit union that issued the check and he was advised that the check is fake. (Internet scams are becoming more rampant.  If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is…)

Also…

Resident filled out an on line application to be a secret shopper. She then received a check for $970.00 with instructions to cash the check, shop a WalMart, and return $657.36 via Western Union. The resident’s bank then informed her that the check she cashed was stolen and she is the victim of a scam

A little guidance would help…

Store official reported that someone posted a house for sale sign over the drive up speaker, hindering communication. The sign was removed and the following day it was posted again. Officer went to the house for sale and the resident stated that he hired a kid to post the signs and would tell him not to do.

Wait, if this is the big easy…

Resident reported that while in New Orleans, a subject used the resident’s Motorola Droid Atrix cell phone to take the resident’s picture. When the resident turned around the subject ran off with the phone. 

A good neighbor…

Resident reported being concerned for the well being of her upstairs neighbor because the shower has been running for an hour. Officers checked with the upstairs neighbor who stated that her daughter had taken a shower and may not have turned it completely off. 

Power ball?

Customer stated that he gave the clerk a winning lottery ticket and was told by the clerk that it was not a winner. The customer feels the clerk kept the winning ticket and returned a non winner to him. Officer reviewed the security video and did not come to that conclusion. 

What’s wrong with this picture??

Resident reported that the husband of the woman he is seeing rang his doorbell. The husband gained access to the building and was banging and knocking on the resident’s door. The husband left when the resident stated that he was going to call the police. Officer contacted the husband who stated that he wanted to speak with his wife, and that he understands he is not to return. 

Huh?  Part 3

Resident stated that he observed a female subject, in her twenties, get out of a black four door foreign vehicle, and take a post and mailbox off of the hood of the car. The vehicle then drove off. No license plate information was available. 

It never hurts to check…

Resident reported a solicitor without a permit. Officer located the subject who was soliciting for Ultimate Unity and selling magazines. The subject did not have a permit and stopped. (This from the BGPD -- SUSPICIOUS? Never hesitate to call the Buffalo Grove Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit at 847-459-2560, or if someone is at your door call 911 immediately for an officer to respond.)

By the way..Some readers wonder why I highlight various from the police reports.  Quite simply, some of them bewilder me while others highlight the good nature of some people.  These items are from the public police reports provided by the Buffalo Grove Police Department and are presented as they are reported.  Addresses and the names of businesses are removed…