Elk Grove Village Crime
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Addison man charged in theft of power tools, police sayMar 14, 2025 10:52 am - An employee at a Des Plaines business is facing charges after stealing power tools from his workplace, police said Friday.
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Men exchange gunfire outside Des Plaines restaurant; no injuries reportedMar 10, 2025 2:32 pm - Des Plaines police are investigating after two men exchanged at least eight gunshots in a restaurant parking lot Sunday afternoon.
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Park Ridge man solicited child for sex, police sayMar 03, 2025 4:59 pm - A Park Ridge man who police say arranged a sexual rendezvous with a child was arrested Friday in Des Plaines.
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Des Plaines man lost $500 in gift card scam, police sayFeb 27, 2025 11:10 am - A Des Plaines man lost $500 in a gift card scam Tuesday, police said.
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Shots fired near Des Plaines park, police sayFeb 21, 2025 12:52 pm - Someone fired a gun early Thursday on the 1500 block of Thacker Street in Des Plaines, police said.
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Thief steals Des Plaines resident’s identity to get credit line, buy AirPodsFeb 21, 2025 9:40 am - Someone used a Des Plaines resident’s personal information to open a Target credit account and then purchase a set of Apple AirPods, police said.
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Pretrial release revoked after Bloomingdale man is charged, again, with vehicle theftFeb 20, 2025 7:03 pm - A man accused of stealing six vehicles last year has been charged again with vehicle theft, plus damaging a SWAT vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
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North Aurora man charged in connection with child sex stingFeb 19, 2025 5:12 pm - A North Aurora man is facing multiple felonies stemming from a child sex sting operation conducted by the Cook County sheriff’s office.
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Schaumburg man facing armed robbery charges, suspected in multiple casesFeb 18, 2025 2:37 pm - A Schaumburg man was arrested early Saturday after fleeing from police conducting surveillance for a suspect in multiple armed robberies in the area.
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Elk Grove Village bans sale of kratom, citing health risksFeb 14, 2025 8:15 pm - Elk Grove Village has banned the sale of kratom, an herbal product with stimulant-like effects. It joins other municipalities in prohibiting kratom sales amid safety concerns from the FDA.