Crime & Safety
A Particularly Stinky Cat and Sprinkler Crime
A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.
Someone stole a student’s cell phone and bag of potato chips from a Northbrook middle school. The estimated loss is $600.00.
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A Lake Bluff officer responded to a report of a dead squirrel on a sidewalk. The officer removed the squirrel and disposed of it at the public works facility.
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A Glencoe resident reported that a sprinkler system at a home had been on for 24 hours. Police spoke to the homeowner, who said they would take care of it.
Lake Bluff police officers responded to a report of an injured cat in the roadway. When they arrived, they found an injured skunk.
Someone cut the bushes on the side of a Skokie building and left the clippings.
Someone sprayed graffiti on Highland Park High School. One piece read "e=mc^2.”Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.