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Auction Items Going Once, Going Twice In Series Of Thefts
There’s a multi-state manhunt for a woman accused of visiting local auctions, winning bids and then taking off with them without paying.
Suspect Posing As Delivery Man Swipes Valentine’s Flowers
One Chicago florist is blaming a thief for almost two dozen Valentine’s Day vases that vanished.
Wal-Mart Worker Admits Swiping Junk Food–For Four Years
After being caught eating a package of Oreos she hadn’t paid for, a long-time Wal-Mart employee admitted Monday to taking junk food from the company every week for four years, police said.
Brass Mailbox Slots Not Safe In One Chicago Neighborhood
Ornate brass mailbox slots are being ripped out of South Side homes, to be sold for scrap metal. CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
Laundry Detergent Crime Wave Hits Stores Hard
Retailers are seeing an unusual crime spree. Thieves are swiping bottles of laundry detergent, and one drug store chain has put bottles of Tide on “lock down.”
Manhole Cover Thefts Pose Danger To Cars, Pedestrians
Manhole covers and sewer grates are being stolen in Chicago, and across the suburbs, posing a damage threat to cars and a threat of injury to pedestrians, who could fall inside.
Police Believe They Have Cracked Manhole Cover Theft Case
Police believe they’ve solved the case of stolen manhole covers and sewer grates in Joliet and nearby communities.
Thieves Targeting Snow-Removal Equipment
Even though snow hasn’t been very common this winter, thieves are interested in high-priced equipment used to clear roads. CBS 2′s Mike Parker explains.
Thieves Taking 20 Manhole Covers A Month In Joliet
Police in Joliet report, they’re losing about 20 manhole covers a month, and they’re not alone, as the value of scrap metal sends thieves in search of easy money.
Christmas Brings Thefts Of Baby Jesus Statues, Lawn Decorations
Though the Christmas holiday is getting nearer, vandals and pranksters haven’t displayed a holiday spirit. Communities around Chicago have reported acts of theft and vandalism to Christmas displays recently.
Thieves Steal 4 Manhole Covers In Naperville
Naperville police are looking for the thieves who are have stolen four manhole covers right out of the street.
Teens Charged With Thefts From Cars In Forest Preserves
Two teens have been charged with a string of burglaries in south suburban forest preserves.
Air Conditioning Units Stolen From Illinois State University
Air conditioning units, popular targets of thieves during this hot summer, have been picked off on Normal campus of Illinois State University.
Thieves Stealing Propane Tanks From North Side Gas Stations
Police are investigating thefts of propane tanks on the city’s North Side.
Evanston Police To Set Up Shop At Dominick’s Outpost
Evanston officers will soon be able to do some of their work inside an Evanston supermarket. Not everyone thinks the unprecedented move is a good idea, CBS 2′s Vince Gerasole reports.
Police Warn Of Thefts From Vehicles In Uptown, Lake View
Police have issued a community alert warning residents of thefts from vehicles in the Uptown and Lake View neighborhoods.
Spike In Human Hair Thefts Surprises Police
Police say they are surprised by a spike in thefts of human hair in recent months.
Police Charge Two Women In String Of Thefts
An attempt at string of burglaries in two northwest suburbs lands two women in jail..
Rash Of Laptop Thefts Strikes College Campuses
Chicago area college students are being advised to keep an eye on their laptop computers, in the wake of a rash of thefts.
Thieves Targeting International Travelers at O’Hare
There have been some unusual thefts at O’Hare Airport. The passengers being targeted are leaving Chicago and traveling internationally, only to have thousands of dollars and gold stolen before they depart.
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