Crime & Safety

Man Cited for Taking Coins from Fountain in Downtown Elmhurst

Police say he used the coins to buy a cup of coffee.

Police were called Oct. 11 to downtown Elmhurst for reports of a person stealing coins from the fountain.

Joe Fustar, 56 of the 700 block of West Liberty in Wheaton, acknowledged taking the change to pay for a cup of coffee, according to Elmhurst police.

He was cited for theft and released on bond.

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