The following items were taken from community reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
DECEPTIVE PRACTICES
Kyle Morris, 26, of the 8100 block of 45th Place, Lyons was charged April 18 with felony theft by deception after an investigation into a fraudulent transaction involving a supposed Rolex watch that occurred in October 2022 at a retail store on the 100 block of Skokie Boulevard, police said. He was also charged with possession of cannabis of between 500 to 2000 grams.
BURGLARY TO AUTO
Approximately $17,000 in plumbing equipment was reported stolen April 19 from a 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter van parked on the 800 block of Westwood Lane, police said.
THEFT
A flag was reported stolen April 25 from a yard at a residence on the 600 block of Central Avenue, police said. The flag valued at $50.00.
A hybrid bicycle was reported stolen April 20 from a business on the 600 block of Green Bay Road after an individual went for a test ride and did not return it, police said. The bicycle was valued at $790.00.
WARRANT ARREST
Dejala Branch, 23, of the 9400 block of S. Wentworth Avenue, Chicago was arrested April 24 on an outstanding Willowbrook warrant after she was stopped on the 1500 block of Birchwood Avenue, police said. She was turned over to the Willowbrook Police Department.
Daniel I. Dorfman is a freelance reporter with Pioneer Press.