Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Christmas Decorations Targeted

New Lenox police reports, Dec. 9-12.

SUNDAY, DEC. 11

Christmas Decorations Stolen

Someone stole a reindeer decoration and deflated another decoration outside a home in the 2900 block of Royal Court.

In another incident, a Santa Claus lawn decoration was taken from the front yard of a home in the 2600 block of Kingsway Avenue.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 9

Credit Fraud

A resident told police that personal credit card information was used by an unknown person to make online purchases.

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Walmart Theft

Trevon M. Terry, 18, of Joliet, was charged with retail theft and battery following an incident at the Walmart in New Lenox. Police say Terry removed items from their packaging and tried to leave the store without paying. When a loss prevention officer tried to stop him, police said Terry pushed the employee. He was released on bond and given a court date.

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