Police Blotter: Suicide at Motel 6, Drunk Man at Metra Station & Molotov Cocktail Starts Fire

Identity Theft
Feb. 1

A resident of the 1900 block of Larkdale Drive learned that an offender used her Chase Bank debit card 16 times since 2009 to purchase water from Ice Mountain Water Company.

Fire Investigation
Feb. 2

A resident saw an item burning in , 1031 Kenilworth Avenue. Once at the scene, officers discovered a Molotov cocktail burning on the snow-covered blacktop. There was no damage to property.

Theft of Service
Feb. 3

A taxi driver reported five teenage offenders fled his cab without paying the fare for a ride from Wilmette to Glenayre Drive. Officers located the offenders who later paid their fare. The cab driver decided not to pursue criminal prosecution.

Suicide
Feb. 4

Officers were called to , 1535 Milwaukee Ave., and found a deceased 47-year-old man. Detectives and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the death was a suicide. 

Theft
Feb. 4

A resident of the 1400 block of Hawthorne Lane reported that household items have been stolen from the house on an ongoing basis since Oct. 2010. The resident suspects a contracted employee and investigation is ongoing.

Possession of Cannabis
Feb. 5

Village ordinance citations were issued to Kevin Schultz, 22, of Glenview, for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis after officers investigated a suspicious vehicle he occupied in the 1300 block of Bonnie Glen Lane.

Vehicle Burglary
Feb. 5

A resident of the 1900 block of Ammer Ridge Court reported an unknown offender entered her unlocked car overnight and stole $1075 worth of CDs, a massage table and sports equipment.

Identity Theft
Feb. 5

A resident in the 2000 block of Palmgren Drive reported an unknown offender attempted to open credit card accounts using his personal information. No financial loss was reported.

 Possession Cannabis
Feb. 5

Officers issued a Village ordinance citation to Paula Warda, 20, of Morton Grove, for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis after a traffic stop in the 600 block of Waukegan Road.

Drunkenness
Feb. 6

Officers responded to a report of a suicidal person at the Metra station, 1116 Depot Street, and found a 42-year-old intoxicated homeless man. He was assisted in obtaining treatment.

Editor's Note: All information is taken from weekly incident reports released by the Glenview Police Department.