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Man Hides Steak in Pants: Blotter
Oak Forest police reports, March 18-23 • DUI charge for Park Forest driver • Hit and run, literally • Radio snatched from car • Machine parts go missing.

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Oak Forest police reports, March 18-23 • DUI charge for Park Forest driver • Hit and run, literally • Radio snatched from car • Machine parts go missing.

Tinley Park police reports, March 21-23 • Richton Park man buys food at Culver's with fake $50 • Homer Glen woman hides merchandise in a mattress pad • Shoplifter gets away in a Buick.
Orland Park police reports, Feb. 25 to March 2.
Orland Park police reports, March 3-4.
Both the officer and a woman who became trapped in an Oak Forest condo during a Monday morning fire were injured. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.
This week's roundup of the Southland's strange offenses • Driver tells cop his birthday is 'Guillermo' • Driver and passenger deny owning pot • Laughing and talking at the wrong time • Alleged shoplifter stops for Starbucks.
Twietmeyer's responses to a questionnaire sent to candidates in the District 230 board race.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 100 accused criminals in the Lincoln-Way communities of New Lenox, Mokena and Frankfort.
New Lenox police reports, March 20-22.
There are warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals who were last known to be in Palos Heights, Palos Park or Palos Hills. Patch highlights a few of them today.
Orland Park police reports, Feb. 13-25.
Orland Park police reports, Feb. 26-28.
The accompanying photos were taken at the Tinley Park Police Department between March 15-21.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 80 accused criminals in Midlothian. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
Ryan Rogers, 27, was killed on Tuesday after being shot by Chicago police, according to reports.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more 30 accused criminals in Homewood. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more 690 accused criminals in the 60411 Chicago Heights zip code. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
Chicago Heights police reports, March 17-20.
There are warrants out for the arrest of 70 accused criminals in Tinley Park. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
Driver tells cop his birthday is 'Guillermo' • Driver and passenger deny owning pot • Laughing and talking at the wrong time • Alleged shoplifter stops for Starbucks ... This week's roundup of the Southland's weird crime news.