Crime & Safety

Northbrook Police Track Down Stolen iPhones

After three vehicles had their windows smashed while parked in the Willow Festival parking lot, Northbrook police tracked the iPhones to a Chicago location.

The following reports were part of the Village of Northbrook weekly memo.

On Saturday, April 13, at approximately 7:30 p.m., three vehicles parked in the Willow Fest parking lot had their windows smashed and computes, cell phones and cash removed.

While investigating the incident, Officer Matt Johnson was able to track one of the cell phones via its “Find My iPhone” application. Sergeant Mike Metrick and Officer Johnson, along with assistance from the Chicago Police Department, were able to track the phone to a location in Chicago. Four subjects were eventually located, arrested and the stolen items were returned to their owners.

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Three additional burglary to motor vehicle reports were received by the Police Department over the weekend of April 12. The vehicles, parked at Wood Oaks Jr. High, 3000 block of MacArthur Boulevard and 2000 block of Dundee Road, were entered by smashing the windows or prying open the doors. Items removed included cash and credit cards from purses and construction equipment from a company van.

The police department cautions vehicle owner to make sure their vehicle doors are locked and items left in the car should be put in thetrunk or placed clearly out of sight.

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