Police Blotter: Twenty Bottles of Vodka, Fresh Plants and a Tip Jar Stolen

monday, oct. 4

Flowers Stolen from School

Someone discovered that freshly planted flowers have been taken from the front entrance of William F. Murphy School around 7:30 a.m., police said.

Attempted Alcohol Theft

Ten men in their late teens or early twenties attempted to take 20 bottles of vodka and one bottle of tequila from the Osco Drug in the 2300 block of 75th Street around 11:20 p.m., police said. The alcohol is valued at about $600.

Tip Jar Stolen

Someone took a tip jar from Rosati's Pizza in the 3000 block of Hobson Road. around 7:15 p.m., police said. The tip jar contained about $30.

Perfume Stolen

A 17-year-old from Darien was arrested and charged with retail theft after taking four bottles of perfume from the Kohl's in the 1000 block of 75th Street, police said.

Cologne, Earrings Stolen

Michael Garner, 22, of the 90000 block of Highland Road in Willowbrook, was arrested and charged with retail theft around 1:30 p.m. after taking three bottles of cologne and earrings from the Kohl's in the 1000 block of 75th Street, police said.

Backpack, cell phone stolen

Someone stole a backpack containing a cell phone at the Janes Avenue Skate Park around 7:30 p.m., police said. The cell phone was valued at $60.