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Joseph
A. De Lopez, Chief of Police
Patrick Kreis, Deputy Chief of Police
Community
Relations: Sandra K. Barefield 847-716-3429
Police Operations and Administrative Offices: 410 Green
Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
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Suspicious Incident in Winnetka on July 7th 2010
On July 12, the Winnetka Police Department received a report of a suspicious incident that occurred on July 7th at approximately 4:30 PM. An 11 year old girl reported that while playing in the area of Prospect Ave. and Humboldt Ave. she encountered a male subject driving a vehicle. The child reported the driver stuck his arm out of the window and she believed he attempted to grab her shirt. The vehicle was described as: Newer black Audi sedan, tinted windows with a license plate that was light blue and red in color. The driver was described as: Male, Caucasian, 25-35 years of age, 150-200 lbs, tan skin, possibly blonde hair, blue eyes, large thin nose wearing a loose fitting black t-shirt with a gray design. No conversation took place between the driver and child.
The above incident has some similarities to an incident that occurred in Wilmette on July 10th. For more information on that incident please click on the following link: Wilmette Press Release (PDF)
Use Caution While Jogging
On July 3rd, a female jogger contacted the Winnetka Police Department regarding a suspicious male subject on the Green Bay Trail near Tower Rd. She reported that at approximately 1:55PM she was running north on the Trail and observed a male, Caucasian, 5'10", 20-30 years old, with short light brown hair and wearing long baggy pants and a t-shirt walking in front of her. As the jogger passed the male subject, he began to sprint towards her. The jogger screamed and the male subject ran into the bushes near Old Green Bay Road.
On July 4th, two different female joggers observed a similar suspicious male walking in the area of Sheridan Rd. between Maple and Pine Streets. The subject was described as male, Caucasian, 6'0", 170 lbs., 27-35 years old with dirty blonde hair and plae skin, wearing black socks, black dress shoes, khaki shorts and an unknown colored shirt. As the joggers approached the subject, he hid behind a tree and attempted to keep his face from being seen. The subject did not say anything or make any physical contact with the joggers. The Winnetka Police Department reminds everyone not to take their personal safety for granted when exercising. Be aware of your surroundings and call 911 immediately if you observe suspicious person(s) or activities. For delayed incidents or calls for service, call the non-emergency line at 847-501-6034.
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Winnetka Police Department Does not Solicit Donations
Some residents report receiving calls for donations fo the Winnetka Police Department. These calls are in fact coming from the police union, and the Winnetka Police Department does not benefit from these donations. For more detailed information, click here and then scroll down the page for information about "Police" telephone solicitations.
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The Winnetka Police Department is comprised of twenty eight sworn officers and
ten non sworn employees. Together they staff the three main sections within
the Department:
Administration
,
Operations
, and
Administrative Services
.
The fundamental mission of the Winnetka Police Department is to protect
and serve the community, and to keep it free of crime and disorder.
Winnetka Police Officers adhere to the
Law Enforcement Oath of Honor
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