Dog Kills Cat In Elmhurst; Cat Owner Sought

ELMHURST, IL – In the last few days, Elmhurst police handled cases involving a dog killing a cat, identity theft, theft by deception, harassment, vandalism and a scam. Here is information from the latest Elmhurst police reports:

Dog kills cat

• A resident in the 100 block of Sunnyside Avenue told police that her dog bit a cat, killing it. The incident occurred about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was unable to find the cat's owner.

Identity theft

• An Elmhurst man who lives in the 300 block of East Lexington Street and a Gilbert man, both 21, were arrested over the last week on identity theft charges. The incident occurred Feb. 2, 2024, at Culver's restaurant, 369 E. Lexington St. The suspects admitted to committing identity theft by obtaining credit card numbers online, police said. They were released.

Theft by deception

• A 24-year-old Chicago man was arrested Tuesday on a charge of theft by deception. Police said the man stole packages that he was instructed to deliver Aug. 11 at the Target Sortation Center, 615 W. Lake St.

Harassment

• A resident in the 600 block of South Spring Road told police Tuesday that a suspect had been posting defamatory remarks about the resident on social media. Police referred to the case as harassment.
• A resident in the 200 block of North Maison Court told police Tuesday that a suspect had been harassing him on Facebook.

Vandalism

• Graffiti was scrawled in blue ink in the men's restroom Wednesday at York Commons Park, 665 S. York St. The Elmhurst Park District removed the graffiti after taking a picture of it.

Scam

• A resident in the 400 block of West Butterfield Road told police Wednesday that she sent money using various payment methods to a stranger. It was believed to be a scam. An investigation is pending.