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Crime and police

Police: Man who stole chips turned himself in hoping for place to stay

A man accused of stealing a bag of chips from a Downers Grove convenience store reported himself to police and later told officers he stole … Read more ›

On March 12 a fire gutted an office building at 1121 Warren Ave. (TribLocal photo/Brian Slodysko)

Investigators can’t find cause of office fire

The cause of a March blaze that destroyed the office of state Sen. Ron Sandack and others cannot be determined, though arson has not been … Read more ›

Teen arrested for car burglary, flowers stolen, and more

The following items were taken from Downers Grove police reports on May 23. Man arrested, cited for scavenging A 28-year-old Chicago man was arrested and … Read more ›

Police: Mechanic hit former co-worker in face, handcuffed self to toolbox

An auto mechanic feuding with a former boss over money and tools was arrested after he handcuffed himself to a tool box following a scuffle … Read more ›

Police officers lined up to honor Richard Barth on Monday. (TribLocal photo/Brian Slodysko)

Police officer slain in 1974 remembered

A bagpiper played “Amazing Grace” while police officers in dress blues stood at attention honoring the only member of the Downers Grove police force to … Read more ›

Fight in park gazebo, man with camera, and more

The following items were taken from Downers Grove police reports on May 15. Men arrested for fighting Two men in their 50s were charged with … Read more ›

Bar fight, parking pass stolen, and more

The following items were taken from Downers Grove police reports on May 10. Thieves steal tools A hotel employee watched as thieves stole about $2,500 … Read more ›

Man’s wallet stolen following manicure, and more

The following items were taken from Downers Grove police reports on May 8. Bush damaged by automobile A shrub outside a building in the 2200 … Read more ›

Smoking pot before buying wings, and more

The following items were taken from Downers Grove police reports on May 2. Telephone harassment Police were called to an electronics retailer in the 7400 … Read more ›

Police: Drunk man caused scene at arcade

Police say a 23-year-old Justice man picked a fight with a friend after going on a drunken tear through a Downers Grove video game arcade, … Read more ›