Police Blotter: Joliet Residents Caught Stealing Groceries

SUNDAY, AUG. 7

In-State Warrant

While investigating a car accident on the 2400 block of East Route 30, police discovered that one of the drivers had a warrant for his arrest. Matthew A. Mech, 23, of Joliet, posted a $600 bond.

SATURDAY, AUG. 6

Grocery Theft

Henry A. Craven, 67, and Susan A. Mezger, 32, both of Joliet, were charged with retail theft after police found them with stolen groceries in the Jewel-Osco parking lot on Nelson Road. Police responded to an employee's call and found Craven and Mezger in the parking lot with more than $200 of groceries that employees said they took without paying. Each person posted a $100 bond.

FRIDAY, AUG. 5

Electronics Stolen

Various electronics and loose change were stolen from an unlocked car parked on the 500 block of West Michigan Road.

House Damaged

A resident on the 700 block of Sandpiper Drive told police that someone damaged the siding on her house.

Suspended License

Ali T. Hamden, 42, of Orland Park, was charged with driving with a suspended license after police randomly ran her license plates near Interstate 80 and Route 30 in New Lenox. Hamden was given a traffic ticket.

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