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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026.02.14 OAK BROOK POLICE DEPARTMENT The sponded to Elmhurst for a Retail Theft in progress where the offender fled in a vehicle.On 2/10 the Tactical Unit and Investigations, as well as additional Saturation Patrol units, re- ed in conjunction with the Chicago Vehicular Hijacking Taskforce and the Police Helicopters.These patrols are conduct- Emergency Management, DuComm and AC/DC Communications. trol with surrounding agencies from DuPage and Cook County as well as DuPage County On 2/10 the Tactical Unit and Investigations participated in the DuPage County Saturation Pa- transported to DuPage County Jail and was later detained at First Appearance Court.offender was ultimately charged with Felony Retail Theft and Aggravated Fleeing to Elude and The female scene to an uninvolved party who utilizes the vehicle to transport their infant child.The vehicle used in the offense was released on back to the police department for processing.She was transported minutes, the offender exited the apartment and was taken into custody.After several Woodridge PD, an apartment was identified and a knock and talk was initiated.After speaking with vehicle in a parking lot of a residential apartment complex unoccupied.Tac and Investigations responded and located the to locate a possible address in Woodridge.minated and Tac and Investigations began utilizing ALPR data and other investigative means The pursuit was ter- ately accelerated to speeds over 100 MPH and was driving aggressively.The vehicle immedi- deployed StarChase successfully and attempted to initiate a traffic stop.A marked patrol unit 88 from Spring Rd.-officers, the vehicle was located getting onto WB IUtilizing LPR data and a quick response from entered a White Chevy SUV and left the mall.Information was obtained that she involving a female black who fled from Loss Prevention.On 2/10 Tac, Investigations and Patrol responded to Nordstrom for a retail theft in progress offender was transported to DuPage County Jail.took the offender into custody. Felony retail theft and burglary charges were approved and the offender on Spring Road near Commerce Drive. Following a brief foot pursuit, patrol units lost visual contact with the offender. Approximately fifteen minutes later, patrol located the mall. Due to the high volume of patrons and vehicles in the mall at this time, Tac and patrol physical description of the offender who had left the store and entered the common area of the curred from Nordstrom located at 10 Oakbrook Center. Tac provided a clothing description and On 02/14/26 at about 1619 hours, the Tac unit notified patrol officers a retail theft had just oc- During the Week 252 Total 89 Other 25 Alarms 70 Citizen Assists 18 Accident Reports 8 42 Traffic Stops Total Calls for Service Patrol February 8 through February 14, 2026 WEEKLY SUMMARY OAK BROOK POLICE DEPARTMENT Oak Brook Police deploy new 'Grappler' device to stop fleeing drivershere Story can be found Chief Strockis participated in a WGN Story on the new Grappler Squad. Officer Yager and members of the Department attended the Special Olympics Kick Off. Det. Sgt. Church and Det. Caldera participated in a Surefire suppressor demo. Command Staff participated in the Right Stuff Time Clock meeting. Officer Yager and K9 Bandit attended Care Bear Club at Butler Junior High School. in meeting.-Chief Strockis participated in the FUSUS Experience Check Officer Yager attended the Opening Ceremony for the Special Olympics Winter Games. DC Huff attended the weekly Axon meeting. Chief Strockis attended DFR Committee meeting. s Taste of Oak Brook meeting.’Command Staff attended the Village investigation.scene and the occupant was taken into custody and transported to Schaumburg PD for further The vehicle was towed from the going investigation involving OBPD.-bly be tied to a larger onThis vehicle may possi- vinned.-out of Schaumburg PD that had been falsely registered and reAfter investigation into the vehicle, it was determined it was in fact a stolen vehicle Dale PD.The Tac Unit responded to the area and the vehicle was stopped by Wood and Maple in Itasca. tagged vehicle around Irving Park Road -Patrol units, were made aware of a possible stolen/reOn 2/10 the Tactical Unit and Investigations, as well as additional DuPage County Saturation tail Theft.where he was ultimately charged with Aggravated Fleeing to Elude, Burglary and Attempt Re-The offender was transported to Elmhurst PD for processing custody without further issue.Detective Manetti and saturation units then took him into where he was hiding behind a bush.tive Manetti observed the offender hop a fence and immediately followed him into a backyard Detec- The offender was located and fled on foot. was established and a search was conducted.A perimeter vehicle was located abandoned in the Jewel parking lot at York and Butterfield.