Crime & Safety

House Burglarized In Western Springs Neighborhood

In another case, a man asleep at the wheel was arrested on a DUI charge, police said.

A resident in the 4000 block of Gilbert Avenue told police about 8:30 p.m. Sept. 23 that his house had been broken into within the last three hours.
A resident in the 4000 block of Gilbert Avenue told police about 8:30 p.m. Sept. 23 that his house had been broken into within the last three hours. (David Giuliani/Patch)

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL – Western Springs police released their latest blotter Wednesday. Here is information from the reports:

  • A resident in the 4000 block of Gilbert Avenue told police about 8:30 p.m. Sept. 23 that his house had been broken into within the last three hours. An unknown amount of money was stolen.
  • A resident in the 5000 block of Harvey Avenue told police Saturday that two unlocked cars were rummaged through overnight. Items valued at $85 were stolen.
  • A 30-year-old Cicero man was arrested about 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Shell gas station, 5500 Wolf Road, on a DUI charge. An officer saw the man sleeping at the wheel while parked at the gas station.

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