Porta Potty Fire, Groceries Stolen, More Arlington Heights Crime

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — The Arlington Heights Police Department responded to several reports of criminal damage to property in recent weeks. Among those reports was an incident involving an unknown offender or offenders who reportedly committed arson Sept. 8 at Greenbriar School in the 2300 block of N. Verde Drive, by igniting a plastic porta potty, causing it to become engulfed in flames. Police said no one was hurt as a result of the fire. The cost to repair the damage to the property is unknown at this time, according to police.

A few days later on the morning of Sept. 11, Arlington Heights police received a report of a black male offender who reportedly offered a ride to the victim in this case, so the victim could get groceries at a grocery store. According to police, the offender dropped the victim back off at his home in the 1300 block of E. Northwest Highway, after the grocery store trip, but drove away before the victim could retrieve his belongings from the vehicle.

The offender stole the victim’s wallet containing credit and debit cards and the newly purchased groceries, valued at approximately $110, according to police.

Police said the offender is described as 5’8” with dread locks, a tattoo on his neck going down to his back, and was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans and timberland boots.

Arlington Heights Police ask anyone with information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights to submit an anonymous tip via text, by texting keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411, or by calling Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at 847-590-STOP (7967). Police add that callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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