Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Credit Card Fraud, Walmart Theft

New Lenox police reports, Aug. 6-9.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8

Citations issued

Jennifer Montanes, 30, of Joliet, was stopped for speeding in the 1800 block of Route 30. Police say they discovered that she was also driving on a suspended license. She was issued tickets and released.

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Fence damaged

Someone damaged a portion of a fence in the 2600 block of Barcoo Bend.

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TUESDAY, AUG. 7

Credit card fraud

Police are investigating a case of credit card fraud. A man in the 2800 block of Gifford Place said he learned that someone charged $250 worth of merchandise at a Jewel store in Arlington Heights without his permission. 

MONDAY, AUG. 6

Retail theft

Police were called to Walmart store in the 500 block of East Route 30 in regard to a retail theft incident. Walmart officials said someone left the store without paying for $30 worth of merchandise. 

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