ELMHURST, IL – In the last few days, Elmhurst police have handled cases involving shots fired, a rug theft, a dog attack, a mystery photographer, converter thefts and a stolen trailer, among others. Here is information from the latest Elmhurst police reports:
Shots fired
- Shots were reported fired about 8 p.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of Eldridge Lane. Officers checked the area and found no evidence of the shots. Upon further investigation, it was found that a group of students was conducting a project with dry ice, which may have caused the sound of gunshots.
Rug theft
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- A resident in the 400 block of East Parkview contacted a rug cleaning company to clear two area rugs Jan. 30. Two men came to her house, identifying themselves as employees. They removed the two rugs. After two weeks, the resident contacted the business and learned she had been fooled into giving her rugs to thieves posing as employees. They were described as Hispanic and in their early 40s.
Dog attack
- A woman was walking by herself on the sidewalk about 7 a.m. Thursday in the 100 block of South Grace when a person’s dogs got loose and bit her legs, causing injuries. She was taken to the hospital, where she was treated for puncture wounds to both of her legs. The case was referred to DuPage County Animal Services.
Mystery photographer
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- A man was seen…
