The following items were taken from the official reports and press releases of the Winnetka Police Department. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
Winnetka
Theft
*An unsecured vehicle with the keys inside was taken from a driveway in the 500 block of Cherry Street, according to a July 4 report. The amount of loss is in excess of $10,000. The investigation continues.
*An unsecured yellow “Bianchi” Cortina bicycle was taken from the front of a building in the 500 block of Chestnut Street, according to a July 5 report. The amount of loss is $666.
*An unsecured “Briria” bicycle was taken from the backyard of a residence in the 400 block of Willow Road, according to a July 6 report. The amount of loss is $550.
*A resident of the 200 block of Church Road reported on July 6 that a check was taken from his residence and cashed without permission. The amount of loss is $1,047.
*An unsecured vehicle was taken from a driveway in the 200 block of White Oak Lane, according to a July 6 report. A briefcase, a movie projector and car key fobs left inside the vehicle were also stolen, according to police. The amount of loss is in excess of $10,000.
*A man left a salon in the 1000 block of Gage Street on July 8 without paying for a haircut, according to police. The amount of loss is $18.
*An unsecured bicycle left against a fence in the 800 block of Oak Street was taken on July 10 but was located later that day in the area, according to reports.
*Someone entered a vehicle in the 900 block of Ravine Road and rummaged through the contents, according to a July 9 report. There is no reported loss at this time.
DUI
*Marcos Gutierrez, 53, of the 2300 block of Tripp Avenue in Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in the 100 block of Sheridan Road on July 4, according to reports. He was also cited for no valid driver’s license and speeding, the reports said.
Criminal Damage
*Rocks were thrown at a building in the 800 block of Gordon Terrace on July 5 and windows were damaged, police said. Repair costs were estimated at $1,400.
*Flowers and a flowerpot in the 1000 block of Tower Court were reported damaged on July 5. The amount of loss is $300.
*Two planters on the walkway of a residence in the 1000 block of Tower Road were reported damaged on July 6. The amount of loss is $75.
*A construction company sign in the 800 block of Gordon Terrace was damaged, according to a July 7 report. Repair costs were estimated at $350.
Fraud
*A resident of the 300 block of Chestnut Street reported on July 6 that someone illegally used their private information to obtain a driver’s license and open up a Chase credit card account. There is no reported loss at this time.
Traffic
*Scott Edward Vancura, 25, of the 3000 block of N. Oketo Avenue in Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and leaving the scene of an accident in the 1300 block of Trapp Lane, according to a July 8 report.
Brian Cox is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.
