CAROL STREAM 03/2006
The Carol Stream Police Department is investigating an Unlawful Use of Credit Card, which occurred in March of 2006. The Carol Stream Police Department is looking to identify the female suspects depicted in the photos. If you have any information on this case please contact Detective Harrison at 630-871-6224. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious unsolved crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

CAROL STREAM 06/28/2006
The Carol Stream Police Department is investigating an Armed Robbery, which occurred at 865 Geneva Rd., 7-11 store on at 2:04 am. The offender is a m/b, 5’9, 160lbs, medium build, 25-30 yrs. old, wearing a blue t-shirt with an orange icon, gray sweatpants, white athletic shoes and wearing a black Nike knit hat. The offender displayed a small, short black, unknown handgun. Taken was $400.00. The offender fled on foot. If you have any information on this case please contact Detective Eby at 630-871-6219. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious unsolved crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
        

LISLE 06/12/06   ****SOLVED****

***COLD CASE WOODRIDGE***On January 12, 1976, Pamela A. Maurer, a white-female then sixteen years of age, was reported missing to the Woodridge (IL) Police Department by her family. The following day, the body of Pamela was found along College Road in Lisle, Il, the apparent victim of a homicide. The Detective Divisions of the Woodridge Police Department and Lisle Police Department continue to investigate this murder. Should you have any information at all regarding this case please contact Det. Sgt. Freeman at the Woodridge Police Department (630) 719-4740 or the Lisle Police Department Detective Unit at (630) 271-4200. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious unsolved crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

LOMBARD 04/14/2006 "ARSON"
A call for a dumpster fire just before midnight, turned out to be an apparent arson outside a downtown Lombard business at 376 E. St. Charles Road. The fire extended from the base of the loading dock to the top of the building, The fire caused about $5,000 in damage to a door of a new tenant, Time-O-Matic, as well as damage to an outside light. Anyone with information on the fire is asked to contact Detective Bill Marks at 873-4400.
Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious unsolved crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
 

ITASCA 02/052006 APPREHENDED
Case #1 - The Itasca Police Department is seeking help in identifying the offender(s) who have started 4 seperate fires throughout the Itasca town center area. Three of the fires were started in dumpsters in the downtown area and the fourth an outdoor swimming pool filter located in the residential area. Two of these incidents took place on Sunday night between 6:00 pm and 7:45 pm and the other two on Monday night between 4:50 pm and 7:40 pm. Anyone having information about this crime is asked to contact the Itasca Police Department Detective Unit at (630) 773-1004. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
 Case #2- Once again the Itasca Police Department is seeking help in identifying the offender(s) who have used black spray paint on a residents garage and the west side of the 7-11 (220 N. Walnut) “fuck the police” and “EMO Love”. The “EMO” tagging took place earlier in the summer of 2005 and has just reappeared again. Anyone having information about this crime is asked to contact the Itasca Police Department Detective Unit at (630) 773-1004. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

LOMBARD 11/22/2005
Officers responded to Subway, 1109 E. Roosevelt Road, at about 9:55 p.m. where four male subjects had entered the restaurant and demanded money. They all had masks on and it is believed that the robbers were all males. They were all dressed in dark clothing and fled on foot. One of the subjects displayed a handgun and a second subject displayed a knife. An unknown amount of cash was taken in the robbery, as well as the purses of two employees, a cell phone and driver's license. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Lombard police at 873-4400. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
GLENDALE HEIGHTS  11/02/2005At 2:10 a.m., the Glendale Heights Police Department responded to a report of a man lying in the roadway in the 1900 block of Glen Ellyn Road. Responding officers discovered Willie E. Barfield, age 41, of Glendale Heights, lying in the roadway at that location.  He was pronounced dead at the scene Preliminary indications are Mr. Barfield was walking southbound in the 1900 block of Glen Ellyn Road south of Army Trail Road along the DuPage County East Branch Forest Preserve when he was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling northbound on that road.  That vehicle is believed to have sustained body damage, and is believed to be maroon in color. The Glendale Heights Police Department is still seeking the red 1994 Buick Regal Custom 4-door bearing Illinois registration T665 268, with right side and windshield damage. It was last seen eastbound on Interstate I-290 east of Nordic Road, in Addison Township, shortly after 2:00 a.m. on November 2, 2005.  Despite on going efforts since the fatal accident, the Glendale Heights Police Department continues to need the public’s help to locate the car.  Investigators are asking anyone who sees this vehicle or has any information on the car to please report it immediately to the nearest police jurisdiction, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119, or call the Glendale Heights Police Department at 260-6000(Not actual vehicle. Example of 1994 Regal Custom 4dr.)

WOODRIDGE 10/21/2005
At approximately 8:15 PM  the Woodridge Police Department along with Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a fire in the Ides Grove East Park which is located in the 8100 block of Meadowood in Woodridge. Upon the arrival of responding officers they discovered the playground equipment to be totally involved in fire. A subsequent investigation indicated that the fire was set intentionally. The Woodridge Park District, who owns and maintains the property and equipment estimate the loss to the playground equipment and surrounding ground at approximately $40,000.00. Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to call the Woodridge Police Department Detective Unit at (630) 719-4740. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
LOMBARD 10/08/2005
Just after 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, a robbery occurred in the 100 block of West St. Charles Road. A 23-year-old Lombard woman was near the garage area of a condominium building when she heard footsteps and observed a male subject. The man was armed with a dark-colored club. He allegedly grabbed the woman's arm and held the club to her throat, reportedly telling her to give him her purse or "he would kill her. The subject took the woman's purse and fled northbound from the scene. He was described as a Hispanic male, about 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a thin build and possibly a shaved head or very short hair. He was wearing a dark hoodied sweat shirt and dark-colored jeans. Anyone with information on the incident or the identity of the subject is asked to contact Lombard Police at 873-4400. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
WARRENVILLE 10/08/2005
Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a young boy whose remains were found in the vicinity of Ferry Road and Meadow Drive in unincorporated Naperville Township near Warrenville. The investigation so far has determined that the child was approximately 3 years old, and has short black hair. He was approximately 38 ½ inches tall and weighed between 25-30 pounds.  His race is unknown. The boy was wearing a navy blue collarless shirt with three buttons and navy blue pants with a nylon cotton blend shell with a white liner. The brand name of the clothing is Faded Glory, the size is 2T (toddler). Detectives have called in a forensic artist who specializes in facial reconstruction to assist in the identification of the child. The cause of death is still under investigation. If anyone has any information or knows of a missing child fitting this description they are asked to call the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations at 630-407-2323 or Communications Center at 630-407-2400. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
                                              

LOMBARD 10/04/2005
At about 5:51 p.m., a 43-year-old Lombard woman was returning to her vehicle in the 1000 block of South Westmore/Meyers Road when she allegedly was held up at gunpoint. Reports show that the man reached for his waistband and allegedly displayed a small black revolver-type handgun, telling the woman to hand over her purse. The subject reportedly took the purse and left the area in a dark green vehicle. The offender was described as a black male, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a skinny build, long nose and short black hair. He was wearing a shirt with horizontal blue, green and white stripes and dark jeans. Anyone with information on the incident or the identity of the subject is asked to contact Lombard Police at 873-4400. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.


WHEATON 08/24/2005Disorderly Conduct & Sexual AssaultThe Wheaton Police Department is investigating two recent incidents, one on 08/24/05, and one on 08/27/05, that are thought to be possibly related. The incident on 08/24/05, was reported as a Disorderly Conduct, when a female adult resident of an apartment in the 1100 block of College Ave. observed an adult male, possibly of Hispanic descent, looking into a window of her apartment at about 6:35 a.m.  She described the man as about 5'10", 180-200 lbs, clean-shaven, short brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a long sleeve green shirt and long pants.  She stated that the man left after she yelled to him that she was in the process of calling the Police Department.  A sketch of  the man was done, based on the complainant's recollection of his facial features.  (See below.) The incident on 08/27/05, was reported as a sexual assault which occurred during the time frame of 1:45 a.m. and 2:15 a.m. and was reported at about 2:20 a.m. by the victim, a female adult resident of an apartment in the 1300 block of College Ave.  She reported that an apparently adult male with darker skin, about 5'10", 250 lbs., with a dimple on his chin, wearing a tan long sleeve shirt, cargo pants, work-type gloves, and a black ski mask which covered most of his face, entered her apartment (later determined to be via cutting a window screen, accessing the deadbolt to the adjacent door, and then entering through the then unlocked door), and sexually assaulted her.  The offender left after the assault, and a man fitting the general description was last seen in the area of College Ave. and Chase St. The victim was treated at and released from an area hospital, and a Naperville Police Department K-9 Unit was used to attempt to track the path of the offender. The investigations are proceeding on the basis that both incidents may be related, and anyone with information about either of them is urged to contact Detective Ed Hasan at the Wheaton Police Department, 630-260-2059. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

ROSELLE 08/11/2005
Roselle police are searching for a young man whom they say assaulted a woman. Authorities said a male believed to be about 16 years old jumped the woman from behind while she was walking along Park Street north of Irving Park Road around 8:20 p.m. The assailant threw the woman to the ground and started touching her in inappropriate places. The victim, a woman in her 20s, immediately screamed and started struggling with her attacker. The woman suffered minor injuries from being pushed to the ground, but did not require medical attention. A witness saw the attacker run from the area and leave in what appeared to be a red, full-size, older-model vehicle. It was last seen traveling north on Prospect Street from Hattendorf Avenue. The attacker is described as being about 5 feet 8 inches tall with a medium build and short, dark hair. He was wearing a light-colored plain T-shirt and light, casual shorts with no cargo pockets. Police are asking anyone with information about the crime to contact the investigation unit at (630) 671-4049. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

WINFIELD 08/05/2005
Sometime between the hours of 12:45 AM and 01:30 AM three shops in the Prarie Trail Center were broken into. 27W183 Geneva Road (Chineese Ho), 27W193 Geneva Road (Gianorios Pizza) and 27W195 Geneva Road (County Farm Bagels, Deli & Cafe). Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Reever at 630-933-7175 or Detective McIntyre at 630-933-7178. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

WEST CHICAGO AREA   07/17/2005
Cops seek flasher suspect in 2 Prairie Path incidents DUPAGE COUNTY -- DuPage County sheriff's police are investigating separate reports by two women that a man exposed himself to them while they jogged on the Illinois Prairie Path in West Chicago.
A woman told police that she was jogging about noon on the Elgin Branch west of Illinois Highway 59 and south of Army Trail Road when a man came out of the brush on the side of the path and accosted her.
A similar incident occurred July 2 on the branch, near Diversey Parkway in West Chicago. Police believe the same man is responsible for both incidents based on the descriptions provided by victims.
The women told police the man appeared to be in his mid-30s and fled the area on a BMX bicycle.
Information about the incidents can be reported to the Sheriff's Department at 630-407-2400. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

CAROL STREAM  06/15/2005
Over 40 vehicles have been burglarized since March 2005 throughout the Village of Carol Stream. The most recent rash (23) of Burglary to Motor Vehicle (May 14 - June 14) occurred at the apartment complexes on the southeast side of town and now in the single family residential areas on the northwest side. Most of the vehicles parked at apartment complexes were getting their windows broken and stereos taken. Vehicles parked in the driveways of sinle famile residential areas are recently being targeted and entry gained because theyare unlocked, door locks not working, or victm is uncertain if the vehicle is secure. The offenders are striking on average every 2 days with most of the incidents ocuring between 2:00 AM - 5:00 AM, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM. If you have any information regarding the Burglary to Motor Vhicle incidents please contact Carol Stream Investigations at 630-668-2167. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

BY SPECIAL REQUEST 05/19/2005    ROLLING MEADOWS POLICEThe Rolling Meadows Police Department is seeking a male white, lithuanian descent,(Paulius Virsila / DOB 10/26/1981) for a misdemeanor account of battery to a police officer. Virsila - AKA = Paulius Vasiliauskas DOB 06/29/1981, Aleksandr Vlademirov DOB 06/29/1981 has last known addresses of 264 St. Andrews – Bollingbrook and 844 Bonnie Brae Way – Bollingbrook. Virsila is believed to be employed as a bricklayer. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Rolling Meadows Police Department Investigation Unit at 847-255-2416. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000

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CAROL STREAM 03/31/2005 "SOLVED THROUGH A CS TIP"
The Carol Stream Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that occurred at the National City Bank, 560 W. Army Trail Road, Carol Stream at 2:59 p.m. Bank officials called 9-1-1 and reported that a man had just robbed the bank and fled on foot. The robber implied that he had a gun but a weapon was never displayed. The teller surrendered an undetermined amount of cash and the subject then fled from the bank. The robber is a white male, in his early 20’s, approximately 6’0” tall with a thin build. He was wearing a dark brown and tan patterned flannel hunting style cap, blue jean jacket, blue jean pants and gym shoes. The subject also wore dark colored gloves and had oval sunglasses. If anyone recognizes the subject please contact the Carol Stream Police Department detectives at (630) 871-6211 or at the general number of (630) 668-2167.  Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.    

WARRENVILLE  03/10/2005
LaSalle Bank in Warrenville was robbed at 11:30 a.m. by a lone gunman wearing a ski mask. He was described as being 5'6" tall and dressed from head to toe in black and dark blue. After taking an undisclosed sum, the man got into a car and drove off from the bank at the northwest corner of Route 59 and Ferry Road, near the Naperville border. The car was found about a mile away. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000. 
SCHAUMBURG  03/01/2005 "SOLVED THROUGH A CS TIP"The Schaumburg Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) are attempting to identify the person responsible for the robbery of the Harris Bank, 1080 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. This person is a white male approximately 30 years old; 6'2" tall and 185 lbs with dark hair and a short beard. Anyone with information should call the Schaumburg Police at 847-882-3586 or the FBI at 847-290-0525. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

LOMBARD 11/22/2004
A subject is wanted for questioning in the attempted armed robbery at Lilac Bakery, 348 S. Main St. The offender was described as a white male, about 30 to 35 years of age. He is about 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 5 inches tall with a stocky build, large nose and bushy eyebrows. He also had an infected or injured eye and a beard of several days growth. He was wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. According to Lombard police Detective Bill Marks, the offender entered the bakery at about 4:40 p.m. allegedly displayed a knife and demanded money. No one was injured in the incident. The subject reportedly ran from the bakery on foot. Although officers flooded the area immediately following the incident, the subject was not located. Anyone with information on the incident or the identity of the subject is asked to contact Marks at 873-4400. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
                                      

ADDISON 10/03/2004  "SOLVED"
At 10:53 P.M., Addison Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 189 Michael Lane in Addison.  Upon arrival police found the victim, Jesus Campos, 18 years of age, 233 Dato, Streamwood, lying in the grass next to 189 Michael Lane.  Addison Fire Department paramedics transported Campos to Elmhurst Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  The investigation revealed that Campos was with several friends in the alley of Michael Lane when a red over beige SUV drove through the alley. Apparently there were words exchanged with the occupants of the SUV, described as males in their late teens or early 20’s.  The vehicle then drove east on Michael Lane at which time the victim and his friends began to walk to the street from between the buildings.  Several shots were fired from the vehicle with at least one round striking the victim in the chest.  Police are investigating the possibility that this shooting is gang related.  If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to call the Addison Police Department at 630-543-3080. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

WHEATON 08/26-27/2004
Burglars broke into Wheaton North High School at the end of homecoming weekend and made off with a 500-pound safe containing profits from the football game. Authorities say they believe the culprits are in some way connected to the high school because they knew their way around the building and the whereabouts of the safe. Authorities suspect burglars gained entry after breaking the glass in a door on the school's south side near a construction area. The break-in occurred between 11 p.m. Sunday and 5 a.m. Monday. Once inside, thieves forced their way into three rooms, one of which was the athletic director's office where a 3-foot-tall safe was kept. It held about $10,000 cash - most of which came from gate receipts from the Falcons' homecoming football game against Glenbard East High School.  Several checks, totaling up to an estimated $70,000 made out to Wheaton North High School that were kept in the safe, also are missing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective William Cooley at (630) 260-2061.

GLEN ELLYN  08/12/2004
James C. Thigpen, 32, is being sought by police for allegedly stealing the identity of former Associate DuPage County Circuit Court Judge Brian Telander and charging $45,000 in purchases to accounts bearing his name. Federal and local law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for Thigpen, an ex-convict believed to be in hiding in Chicago or Indiana. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

DOWNERS GROVE   07/25/2004  
Between 9 p.m. the 24th and 6 a.m. the 25th a fully marked DuPage County Sheriff's squad was vandalized (all the windows were smashed out) while parked in front of a residents in Downers Grove. Anyone with information is asked to call Downers Grove Police at 630-434-5600, the DuPage County Sheriff's Office at 630-407-2400. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

07/15/2004  **SPECIAL CAPTURE**
Michael Alfonso a Chicago-area man on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list has been arrested in Mexico and will be extradited to the U.S. to be tried for the slayings of two suburban women.
Mexican authorities took Michael Alfonso into custody in Veracruz after a tipster spotted the man on the TV program, "America's Most Wanted. Alfonso first will face trial in DuPage County for the murder of Genoveva Velasquez, 28, of Glendale Heights. Velasquez was shot five times as she arrived for work at a Wheaton McDonald's restaurant the morning of June 6, 2001. He then is to be tried in Kendall County for the 1992 murder of Sumanear Yang. The Wheaton woman vanished in 1992, and her remains were found two months later in Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville, she had been shot in the head. Both women were ex-girlfriends of Alfonso.

ELMHURST  07/09/2004   **APPREHENDED**DuPage County police agencies are searching for a 38-year-old man, Anson Paape of 846 Hawthorne Avenue Elmhurst, he is believed to have killed 18-year-old Elmhurst resident Michael Murray. Police officials said the man they are looking for is to be considered armed, dangerous and possibly hiding up on tree limbs in local wooded areas. (Paape) may be a professional tree trimmer and likely is adept at climbing trees and resting on limbs. Anyone with information regarding Paape or his whereabouts is asked to contact the Elmhurst Police Department at (630) 530-3050. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

LOMBARD   05/31/2004
Two 14 year old Lombard juveniles sustained serious injuries after they were allegedly beaten by two teenagers near St. Charles and Main at about 5:48 p.m. After driving by and yelling gang names two subjects approached the juveniles and allegedly "started striking the two victims with a metal pipe and a chair spindle. No charges have been made in the case as investigators are still attempting to identify the offenders. Anyone with information can contact Lombard investigators at 873-4400. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

WINFIELD   05/16/2004 **Drug Overdose**
A 26-year-old Bensenville man Sebastian Jankowski was found dead at 12:33 p.m. in the back seat of his running car in a parking lot at Oakwood Park, 0N555 Winfield Road. The case is under investigating and the cause of death is unknown. Foul play has not been ruled out. The Winfield Police Department, DuPage Major Crimes Task Force, DuPage County Coroner's office and DuPage County state's attorney's office are working on the case. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Reever at 630-933-7175 or Detective McIntyre at 630-933-7178. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.BENSENVILLE  05/15/2004
A 30 year old man Derrick Manard was found dead in the hallway of his fourth-floor apartment at 130 E. George St. after witnesses reported hearing gunshots. The gunman fled the scene before police arrived. No further information about the case was available. The Bensenville Public Safety Department, DuPage Major Crimes Task Force, DuPage County Coroner's office and DuPage County state's attorney's office are working on the case. Anyone with information should call the Investigations Division of the Bensenville Public Safety Department at (630) 350-3455. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

WEST CHICAGO   05/06/2004  ***SOLVED***
As students loaded onto their school bus at about 3 p.m. , outside Benjamin School near West Chicago, an unidentified woman approached the bus driver and said she was picking up her daughter. The woman asked for the seventh-grade girl by her first name. The bus driver called out to the girl but, instead of leaving, the seventh-grader used her cellular phone to call home. Her mother told her to stay put. The suspicious woman left before the student told the bus driver what had happened. Anyone with information is urged to called the sheriff's office at (630) 682-7256. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

MEDINAH   05/02/2004
Two residents and three visitors staying in the 22W300 block of Poplar Avenue told DuPage County Sherrif's that four or five armed men entered their home around 12:15 a.m. The men, each said to be carrying a gun, reportedly entered through an unlocked door. The five victims were then herded into a bedroom while the men searched the home. The men stole cash and some miscellaneous items. The suspects are all described as having black hair, with one being roughly 6 feet tall, weighing 250 to 300 pounds and wearing a black shirt with white stripes. Another was reportedly slim with an athletic build and long braids in his hair. A third suspect was wearing white overalls. The fourth suspect was described only as wearing a hat. Those who have information about the incident are asked to call the sheriff's department at (630) 682-7256. Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call DuPage County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-424-9119. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.