The following items were taken from the official reports and press releases of the Winnetka and Northfield police departments. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
Winnetka
Break in
*A resident of the 1300 block of Sunview Lane on August 29 reported that someone entered their unsecured residence without permission. Nothing was reported missing.
Fraud
*A resident of the 600 block of Green Bay Road reported on August 30 that they were sold a counterfeit ring on eBay. The amount of loss is $2,500.
*A resident of the 900 block of Willow Road reported on August 30 that their personal identifiers were used to open a Best Buy account. The amount of loss $879.48.
Theft
*A Samsung Galaxy S4 phone was stolen from an unlocked vehicle near the intersection of Chestnut and Elm Streets, according to an August 30 report. The amount of loss is $500.
Brian Cox is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.




