The following items were taken from Northbrook Police Department reports, news release records. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
MOB ACTION
Destiny S. Jackson of Chicago was charged with mob action, aggravated battery to a private security officer, retail theft, obstructing identification and possession of a theft detection device remover Jan. 9. Loss prevention staff at a retail business in the 1400 block of Lake Cook Road observed two women attempting to steal coats and confronted them while they tried to remove anti-theft cables from the coats. When the employee confronted Jackson, she sprayed the person in the face with a chemical irritant. A court date is pending.
Nyla L. Pace of Harvey was charged with mob action, possession of a theft detection device remover and retail theft Jan. 9. Loss prevention staff at a retail business in the 1400 block of Lake Cook Road observed two women attempting to steal coats and confronted them while they tried to remove anti-theft cables from the coats. A court date is pending.
UNLAWFUL USE OF A WEAPON
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Justin C. Mohamed of Aurora, Colorado, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon Jan. 8. Police stopped Mohamed near the intersection of Shermer and Waukegan roads for a routine traffic matter. During the stop, he told police he had a handgun in the car. Police learned it was stolen in Mississippi. A court date is pending.
INVALID LICENSE
Seong W. Choi of Glenview was charged with driving with a suspended license, driving with a suspended registration and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle Jan. 7. Police stopped Choi in the 1600 block of Dundee Road after observing the vehicle he was driving had a suspended registration. A further check showed his license was also suspended. He was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in Cook County Court Jan. 25 in Skokie.
Davonte C. McQuiller of Chicago was charged with driving with a suspended license, driving with a suspended registration and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle Jan. 12. Police stopped McQuiller near the intersection of Dundee Road and Milwaukee Avenue after observing the vehicle he was driving had a suspended registration. A further check showed his license was also suspended. He was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in Cook County Court March 1 in Skokie.
BURGLARY
A person reported an unknown individual or individuals broke the window of their vehicle in the 2700 block of Techny Road and stole a purse from the vehicle Jan. 11.
A person reported an unknown individual or individuals broke the window of their vehicle in the 2700 block of Techny Road and stole a purse from the vehicle Jan. 11.
THEFT/ATTEMPTED THEFT
A Northbrook resident reported Jan. 10 receiving an email from an alleged antivirus company informing the resident their personal information was compromised and to call the given telephone number. When the resident called the number, the resident was told to mail a $40,000 cashier’s check to an address the resident thought was a bank. After sending the check, the resident realized it was a scam. Northbrook police assisted with the stopping of the delivery of the check.
Two women entered a retail business in the 200 block of Skokie Blvd., took two jackets and left without paying Jan. 6.
Two women entered a retail business in the 100 block of Skokie Blvd, took six handbags and left without paying Jan. 6. Store staff confronted the women and retrieved the merchandise.
IDENTITY THEFT
A Northbrook resident reported Jan. 12 an unknown individual tried to open a bank account using an identification card with the resident’s deceased spouse’s information. The request was denied.