Police Blotter: Trophy Maker Says League Stiffed Him

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14

Oak Lawn Woman Charged with Theft

Police were called about a retail theft at a department store in Orland Square Mall around 5:40 p.m. A woman was seen by security taking clothing and placing them in a cloth bag before going into a dressing room, according to the report. When she left the dressing room, her bag was full of merchandise and she left the store without paying, police said. The merchandise is worth $821.82, according to the report. Robin L. Prebe, 51, of the 9500 block of Major Avenue in Oak Lawn, was charged with felony retail theft.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 6

Trophy Maker Says He Was Stiffed by League

The owner of G&L Trophies and Gifts, 4038 W. 111th St., reported to police that a youth baseball league in the city still owes him $2,257 for trophies that were ordered in March. The trophy order was completed and delivered, the report said. Because of the owner’s past relationship with the league, payment was not due for 30 days. When the owner did not receive any payments, he spoke with the head of the league, the report said. An arrangement for monthly payments was made after the head of the league told the business owner he didn’t have the money, but after five certified letters were sent to various board members of the league, no payments were received and the business owner filed a report for theft, police said.

MONDAY, SEPT. 5

Graffiti Found on Playground Equipment

Police said gang graffiti from Satan’s Disciples was found written on playground equipment at Columbus Manor Park, 9953 S. Moody Ave. Someone called “Li’l Reaper” signed the graffiti, police said.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 3

Normandy Break-in

Burglars stole a 50-inch TV from a home on the 9800 block of South Normandy sometime before 6:30 p.m. The homeowner told police that the burglar went through every room in the house, opening drawers. Cops said there was a big shoe print on the back door, which had been kicked in to gain access to the home.

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