Buffalo Grove News and Information

  Police Reports Mutual aid helps nab burglary suspect --   Officers responded to a residence in the 400 Block of Gregg Lane after being advised by the Niles Police Department of a possible home burglary. The Niles PD. told police they had a male subject in custody who had possessions from the Buffalo Grove residence, which they believe were taken without the owners' consent. Responding BGPD officers observed a shattered window and contacted the homeowner. The homeowner confirmed that the individual, who was known to them, should not have been at the house, and the items he took did not belong to him. Owner missing -- An officer located a stray dog hiding under a parked vehicle at the Spray ‘N Play, 951 N. McHenry Rd. The dog, a male pug, was not wearing any tags, and did not have a microchip. Police say his owner is still missing. Camera --   A resident contacted police out of concern that a neighbor was recording her children while they were in their swimming pool. The r

Police Reports Scams reported -- Buffalo Grove police report several cases where residents have been victimized by various scams. Scams include bogus text messages from someone claiming to be with the Secretary of State’s office and the Small Business Administration. Residents are warned against clicking on any links and providing any personal information. Tires, rims stolen – A resident in the 1200 block Johnson Drive reported to police that the stock rims and tires from a 2019 Honda Civic were stolen. The thief left the vehicle on top of landscape bricks. Not a cat fight -- Neighbors argued over where a dog was being walked.   All parties agreed not to confront each other in the future. For this they called the police? Stupid is as stupid does – Buffalo Grove Police issued traffic tickets for the following infractions: Driving a vehicle with an expired registration, driving without a valid driver’s license, and driving under the influence of alcohol and Driving with a susp