Bridgeview police charge man who allegedly crashed stolen postal van into a car injuring 3 in Bridgeview. Additional charges are expected.
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Man arrested after Palos Park fender bender turns violent
Alfred Amos, 27, was arrested Feb. 24 after he reportedly struck a 64-year-old victim with a tire iron after a fender bender in Palos Park, police said.
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Hostage call in Palos Heights was a scam, police say
Palos Heights police responded to a hostage report, only to find it was a financial scam using caller ID spoofing, officials said.
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Groundskeeper accused of stealing $4,000 from Oak Hills Country Club
Palos Heights police charged an Oak Hills groundskeeper with felony theft by deception after $4,000 in unauthorized e-gift card purchases.
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Happy Valentine’s Day, beware of online extortionists
It’s Valentine’s Day, the perfect time for a romance-scam reminder.
Earlier this month, a Palos Hills resident looking for on-line affection recently reported becoming victim to an online blackmail scheme, police said.
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UPDATE: Two men arrested in attempted 7-11 robbery may be linked to other crimes
Two men arrested after an attempted armed robbery at a 7-11 store in Palos Heights may be connected to additional crimes in the area, police said.
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Porch pirate strikes in Palos Park
Palos Park police are investigating a porch pirate caught on camera stealing a package. Residents urged to check security footage and stay alert.
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Backpack theft turns violent outside Palos Park Jewel
Palos Park police responded shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday to reports of a fight outside the Jewel-Osco at 9652 W. 131st Street. They arrived to find a 61-year-old employee bleeding from the face. Paramedics were called to treat his injuries, which included cuts and bruises.
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Palos Heights police charge man in gas station burglary
Flossmoor man charged with stealing $2,600 worth of cigarettes from Palos Heights gas station.
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Orland firefighters battle weather, flames
Orland Fire Protection District crews battled two apartment fires in below freezing temperatures in Orland Park over the weekend. Fire severely damaged a second-floor apartment Saturday night in a building in the 15100 block of El Cameno Terrace. Residents had evacuated the building before firefighters arrived so no one was injured. Firefighters helped find temporary […]
