September 11, at approximately 5 a.m., officers took a burglary report in the 25900 block of Ridgeland Avenue. The owner discovered a forced entry through the door and his office had been rummaged through by unknown suspects. Loss of property still is being determined. Investigations following up.
September 14, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers took a stolen vehicle report in the 25900 block of S. Derby. The victim reported his Ram truck was taken from the front of the house, while it sat running on the street. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the missing vehicle, which was put into the alert system.
September 15, at approximately 6:30 a.m., officers took a report of a runaway/missing 15-year-old female from Monee. The concerned parent stated her daughter had lost her phone privileges, then lost her temper, and the ensuing disagreement led the juvenile to flee the area. There was evidence that the night before she had packed several personal items and some food before leaving. Investigators began following up leads and checking phone records in search of the young lady. After eight hours and with the assistance of family members, she was located in Chicago. When MPD met with her in the city, they inquired about her well-being or if she was in fear of anyone. She replied that she was fine and didn’t need our assistance. When asked why she ran away, she replied she “felt like it.” She was turned over to family members.
September 15, at approximately 7:30 a.m., a traffic crash with minor injuries occurred on Monee-Manhattan Road at Sunset Drive. Tariq Muhammad-Wells, 26, of Dolton, was cited for following too closely and no valid driver’s license. He was cited and released.
September 15, at approximately 8:50 a.m., an oversize load traveling on Court Street, in violation of multiple ordinances, caused damage to three telephone poles, a private residence, and a personal vehicle. As the truck pulled down lines, AT&T, Comcast, and ComEd, all had temporary service interruptions. Traffic was stopped, and the truck driver was not going to continue on his planned route. IDOT and ISP assisted in the enforcement of weight restriction violations and permits. Robert Peters, 33, of Princeton, was cited and released.
September 15, at approximately 11:55 a.m., a custody dispute at the elementary school ended with Truman Brown, 30, of Chicago, being arrested for a Will County warrant for theft.
Do you have information of a crime, or have you witnessed suspicious activity? Are you a victim, or do you know someone who needs assistance? Don’t stand on the sidelines! Don’t be a victim! Call MPD at 708-534-8308, or email moneepolice@villageofmonee.org.