Crime & Safety
Police Blotter: Possible Gang Symbols on School Wall
Oak Lawn police reports, July 31 - Aug. 3.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1
Criminal Defacement
Someone using a black marker scrawled names and what possibly could be gang symbols on a wall at Columbus Manor School, 9700 Mayfield Ave.
JULY 31 - AUG. 1
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Burglary from Auto, Criminal Damage
A laptop and a set of handtools were stolen from a 2003 Honda Civic parked in the 9500 block of Minnick Avecnue. Entry was gained by using a pry tool to force open the driver's side door. Estimated loss and damage were $3,000.
TUESDAY, JULY 31
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Burglary to Auto
A tool box was stolen from a GMC Carryall parked in the front of a house in the 9100 block of Tully Avenue. Entry was gained by punching out the passenger side door lock.
Retail Theft
Body wash valued at $114.96 was stolen by two men who walked into Walgreens, 4740 W. 95th St., put the items in a bag and fled the store.
JULY 30 - JULY 31
Van Burglarized
An iPod, camera and file box containing documents were stolen from a 2007 Chevy van parked in the 9200 block of Tully Avenue. Entry was gained by punching out the passenger side door lock.
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