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The following incidents were included in the official reports of the Northbrook Police Department for the week of May 7 through May 13. Any persons listed are assumed to be innocent until found guilty by a court of law. It is the policy of this site to not to print the names af anyone under 18 years of age or those whose age cannot be determined from the police report.

 ALCOHOL:

On Saturday it was reported that Angel Palmerin of 1710 McGovern in Highland Park was involved in an auto accident and charged with DUI. He was taken to the police department for processing and released on bond.

On Friday it was reported that Mark A. Hutchinson of 419 Diane Dr. in Buffalo Grove was charged with Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident, DUI, and DUI over .08 after being involved in an accident. He was taken to the police station for processing and released on bond.

BATTERY:  

On Friday it was reported that Lawrence R. LaCoste of 648 Fairway Drive in Glenview was charged with Domestic Battery and Unlawful Interference Reporting Domestic Battery. Mr. LaCoste was apprehended in Glenview after being involved in a physical assault.

On Friday it was reported that Carlos Virella of 1070 Sanders in Northbrook was involved in an altercation with one of his roommates. He was taken to Glenbrook Hospital for treatment and returned to the police station on a warrant arrest.

BURGLARY:

On Tuesday at Citgo Gas an employee reported that someone entered the supply room and broke through an interior cinder block wall to reach the rear of an ATM machine. The ATM machine had been forced open and an unknown amount of money was taken. Repair costs are unavailable at this time.

DRUGS: 

On Saturday Mujais Miric of 2724 The Mews in Northbrook was charged with Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Jason Chung of 3425 Lake Knoll Drive was charged with Possession of Cannabis.  Police on patrol reported seeing a parked car with occupants and the passenger light on. The smell of cannabis was emitting from a window and a passenger was seen lighting a multicolored glass pipe. The males were taken to the police department where they admitted to purchasing cannabis from a friend. They were issued tickets and released.

FRAUD: 

On Thursday it was reported that an individual at Dania Furniture purchased furniture with a bad check in the amount of $6,300. An investigation is pending.

ROBBERY:

On Friday a man in a dreadlock wig, sunglasses and trench coat appeared with a hand gun at Dundee Pharmacy and demanded the drug NORCO. The employee shoved the man away from the door and locked himself in the back of the pharmacy. The man fled the area. The area was checked by police with negative results.

THEFT:

On Friday a male visiting the Skate Park reported placing his black iPhone 4G on the ledge of the skate ramp while riding his bike. He returned to get his phone and found that it was missing.   

On Friday a woman reported placing her iPad on a shelf at Sur La Table while shopping. She returned later and found that the iPad was missing. Security at Northbrook Court advised the woman that her iPad had not been turned in. Loss is estimated at $500.

On Friday a student at GBN reported that someone stole his wallet from his backpack. Identification and $70 USC was reported missing.