Crime & Safety
Car Window Smashed, Purse Stolen From Vehicle
Also, there were two DUI arrests, a stolen wallet at Starbucks, Christmas decorations were stolen, and more. An arrest is merely an accusation, not evidence of a conviction.

Information is taken from the Skokie Police Department and Village of Skokie
Criminal Damage to Property
- Criminal Damage to Property on the 4900 block of Elm Street, between November 17th at 12:00 p.m. and November 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Reported: 11/24/2013. An unknown person(s) used a sharp object to scratch the rear of a Chevrolet.
- Criminal Damage to Property on the 4800 block of Main Street, between November 22ndat 12:00 p.m. and November 25th at 9:30 a.m. Reported: 11/25/2013. An unknown person(s) used a black marker to write “ICOPS” on the door to the business.
Theft
- Theft on the 4800 block of Elm Street, between November 10th at 10:00 a.m. and November 24th at 11:00 a.m. Reported: 11/24/2013. An unknown person(s) removed a drain cover from the rear yard.
- Theft on the 7800 block of Kolmar Avenue, on November 24th between 2:00 p.m. and 6:33 p.m. Reported: 11/24/2013. An unknown person(s) stole Christmas decorations from the front lawn.
- Theft at 4999 Old Orchard Road, Starbucks at Barnes and Noble, on November 25th between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Reported: 11/25/2013. An unknown person(s) stole the victim’s wallet from inside her purse.
Burglary from Motor Vehicle
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- Burglary from Motor Vehicle on the 5300 block of Old Orchard Road, on November 24th between 1:30 p.m. and 2: 40 p.m. Reported: 11/24/2013. An unknown person(s) broke the front passenger window and stole a purse from inside the vehicle.
Deceptive Practices
- Deceptive Practices at 4999 Old Orchard Road, North Face, a M/B subject 25 to 30 years of age 5’6” to 5’9” tall, 150-160 pounds wearing camouflage pants and a camouflage jacket attempted to purchase four jackets using a fraudulent gift card. When asked for identification the subject took the card and left the store.
Arrests
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- Shaw, Melody N., 31, 9100 block of Forestview Rd., #2, Evanston, was arrested on charges of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License on the 4900 block of Dempster St., on 11/26/2013.
- Sanchez, Israel S., 19, 3500 block of W. Leland, Chicago, was arrested on charges of Driving with No Valid Driver’s License on the 3400 block of Oakton St., on 11/26/2013.
- Mendez-Ramirez, Rodrigo, 28, 8200 block of Kilpatrick Avenue, #2B, was arrested on charges of Driving with No Valid Driver’s License on the 8200 block Kilpatrick Avenue, on 11/24/2013.
- Chowaniec, Lukasz D., 23, 800 block of Juniper Road, Glenview, was arrested on charges of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol on the 5100 block of Old Orchard Road, on 11/24/2013.
- Wecshler, Larry N., 65, 7500 block of Rockwell, Chicago, was arrested on charges of Retail Theft on the 4800 block of Old Orchard Road, on 11/24/2013.
- Hernandez-Reyes, Ernesto, 32, 1600 block of N. Lockwood, Chicago, was arrested on charges of Driving with No Valid Driver’s License on the 4600 block of Dempster Street, on 11/25/2013.
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