Pride Flag Stolen, Car Burglarized, More: Wheaton Crime Blotter

WHEATON, IL — A Pride flag was stolen, a car was burglarized and several properties were defaced with graffiti, according to Wheaton's crime blotter for the week ending June 20.

Pride Flag Stolen in 1000 block of North West Street

Police say someone stole a Pride flag from outside a home sometime between 10 p.m. on June 15 and 12:30 p.m. on June 16.

Car Burglarized in 200 block of East Madison Avenue

A pair of sunglasses was stolen when someone rifled through an unlocked car that was parked in a driveway at the above address. The incident took place sometime between 2:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. on June 15.

Bike Stolen at Wheaton Public Library

Police say an unlocked purple and Silver Trek bike was stolen from a bike rack at Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St. The theft occurred on June 15, sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Criminal Defacement and Criminal Damage to Property

Wheaton police also responded to several reports of graffiti found on public and private property and damage to property between June 14 and June 20.

• Graffiti found on electrical box in 100 block of North Cross Street
• Graffiti found on street near intersection of Haverhill and Queenswood
• Window shattered at College Avenue Train Depot
• Graffiti found at train depot at 402 W. Front St.
• Graffiti found on generator, electrical box and parking garage in 100 block of East Liberty Drive
• Graffiti found at Wheaton Municipal Parking Garage, 232 W. Wesley St.

Anyone who has information about these incidents is encouraged to call the Wheaton Police Department at 630-260-2161.

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