Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Two armed robberies took place last week in Bolingbrook, according to Bolingbrook police.
Two armed robberies took place last week in Bolingbrook, according to Bolingbrook police. Want to get the latest Bolingbrook news in your inbox every morning? Sign up for our daily newsletter. Dec. 2 The first took place at Foremost Liquors, 419 N. Bolingbrook Dr., according to Bolingbrook police. Police responded to the store for the report of someone with a knife demanding money at midnight. Christopher Esbersen, 22, 779 Dunham Ct., was arrested and charged with armed robbery, aggravated battery and unlawful use of a weapon. Dec. 5 Police responded to Pay Day Loan Stone, 348 Commons Dr., for the report of an armed robbery at 4:41 p.m. Witnesses said two people entered the store and one person displayed a handgun. Two others stayed …
Monday, November 26, 2012
Bolingbrook police said they arrested a 16-year-old following an alleged armed robbery Nov. 19.
Bolingbrook police arrested a 16-year-old and charged him or her following an armed robbery, according to police reports. The 16-year-old allegedly displayed a handgun, stole the victim's wallet and ran off. The incident took place at 6:35 p.m. Nov. 19. The loss was valued at $10. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on Bolingbrook news:
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Bolingbrook police said that there was an armed robbery in the 100 block of Jeffrey Lane Nov. 10.
An armed robbery took place in a Bolingbrook neighborhood Nov. 10, according to Bolingbrook police. The incident took place in the 100 block of Jeffrey Lane. Police said the victim was lured outside by an acquaintance. Once outside, another person appeared. A handgun was displayed and someone took the victim's cell phone and cash. The robbery took place at 7:42 p.m. The neighborhood is located at the intersection of N. Bolingbrook Drive and E. Boughton Road. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on Bolingbrook news:
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Someone entered the Bolingbrook business Oct. 28, displayed a knife and demanded money.
An armed robbery took place early Oct. 28 at the I-55 Truck Stop, 510 S. Bolingbrook Dr., according to Bolingbrook police. A witness said someone entered the business, walked behind the counter, grabbed the victim around the neck, displayed a knife and demanded money from the register. The incident took place at 12:18 a.m. The offender then left in a car and drove off. READ MORE: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on Bolingbrook news: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Monday, November 5, 2012
Bolingbrook police say 21-year-old Demarius Styles was involved in two armed robberies in Bolingbrook in the past month.
A 21-year-old Bolingbrook man was arrested Oct. 24 for his alleged involvement in two armed robberies in Bolingbrook, according to police. Demarius D. Styles, 21, of 152 Lawton Ln. in Bolingbrook, was arrested Oct. 24 and charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated battery and theft. Two warrants were obtained for his alleged involvement in these incidents, both of which took place near Hometown Pantry, 114 S. Rt. 53. One took place on Sept. 30; the other on Oct. 13. Aggravated battery, attempted armed robbery, Sept. 30 A 19-year-old was struck in the head with a handgun after a group of men approached him at 9:30 p.m. at 114 S. Rt. 53, police said. He was sent to Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital for treatment of his head wound. The …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
A 24-year-old and 16-year-old were charged with armed robbery Oct. 13, according to Bolingbrook police.
Two individuals allegedly stole a victim's money and shoes using a toy or airsoft gun, according to Bolingbrook police. Carl Frazier, 24, 1223 S. 19th Ave., Maywood and a 16-year-old juvenile were both arrested and charged with armed robbery on the 400 block of Gainsborough Ln., at 7:18 p.m. The weapon was initially described as a "black revolver." It was later described in reports as a toy or airsoft gun, according to police. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on Bolingbrook news: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patch is honoring breast cancer awareness with special coverage throughout the month of October. Please take a moment to learn more about what our…
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
A Marathon gas station clerk was robbed at gunpoint on Sunday night, according to Bolingbrook police.
A clerk at a gas station in Bolingbrook was robbed at gunpoint Sunday night, according to Bolingbrook police. Joseph L. Johnson, 32, of 9540 S. Perry in Chicago, was arrested and charged with armed robbery. The robbery took place at 9:04 p.m. at a Marathon gas station located at 290 Veterans Parkway. The clerk told police a man entered the store and demanded money and cigarettes. The thief then pointed a silver semi-automatic handgun at the clerk. The offender took $1,178 and several cartons of cigarettes. The clerk provided a description of the man and the car he left in to police (the car was a white Buick Century, which was reported stolen out of Chicago). Police found the Buick on northbound I-55. The car came to a stop on 83rd …
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Someone stole a cell phone, wallet and keys after displaying a handgun and threatening the victim Aug. 31.
An armed robbery took place in the driveway on Aug. 31 in the 200 block of S. Pinecrest Road, according to Bolingbrook police. Someone approached the victim while he or she was in the driveway of the home at 9:30 p.m. The offender displayed a handgun and stole a cell phone, wallet and keys. The offender then told the victim to return to his or her car. The offender drove off after threatening the victim. No one has been charged in the incident.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Bolingbrook police reports, June 10
Sunday, June 10 Stolen wallet A wallet was taken from an unlocked vehicle between noon and 4:15 p.m. in the 200 block of Weber Road. Tires slashed Someone slashed the tires to a vehicle sometime overnight in the 400 block of Devonshire Court. Bikes stolen from garage Two Trek bicycles, valued together at $1,800, were taken from a garage between June 2 and June 10 in the 1500 block of Firethorn Avenue. Retail theft Valencia Cooper, 36, 116 E. Robinhood Way, was charged with retail theft at 2:18 p.m. at Kohl’s, 1138 W. Boughton Road. Armed robbery Officers were called at 10:16 p.m. to the 500 block of Spruce Road for the report of an armed robbery. A delivery driver told police he was approached by an unknown person with a knife. The person …
Saturday, June 2, 2012
A weekly roundup of police blotter items from around the area.
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Saturday, June 2, 2012
A man is behind bars after he was found with about 40 bags of heroin. Bolingbrook police arrested Chad E. Hinshaw, 32, of Pontiac, at 6:10 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Remington Boulevard and Brookview Lane. Hinshaw was a passenger in a car that had been stopped by police for failing to signal when required after cutting across three lanes of traffic. The traffic violation resulted in causing several other commuters to apply their brakes to avoid a collision with the car, police said. Officers said they saw Hinshaw “duck down and then briskly move around the seat.” After approaching the vehicle, police said Hinshaw continued to fidget and act nervous. Further investigation revealed Hinshaw was in possession of a clear plastic bag …
Bob Jamesly
11:42 am on Thursday, December 13, 2012
That liquor store is tough and mean when they need to be. Fools have gone in there before and have found out the hard way. Play nice with them and all will be well. Otherwise you are on your own till the ambulance and cops arrive. more ›