Palos Hills Police Blotter: Thefts of Copper, Jewelry and Trailer

MONDAY, APRIL 11

Cops and Copper

Police are investigating the theft of 40,000 pounds of copper reported missing from a trailer in the 7800 block of 112th Place, police said.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

Marijuana Possession

Thomas Wrobel, 43, of Palos Hills, was charged with possession of marijuana and failure to appear on a warrant after being stopped in the 8500 block of 103rd Street, police said.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7

Graffiti

Graffiti was found on a fence and dumpster in the area of Cour D'Alene, police said.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

Safety Deposit Box Raided

A woman reported that about $15,000 in jewelry was missing from her safety deposit box at a bank in the 10300 block of Roberts Road, police said.

Trailer Taken

An empty trailer was stolen from the 7800 block of 111th Street, police said.

Dropped Charge

A charge of misrepresentation of age by a minor Monika Rypel, 19, was dropped on April 8, according to a spokesman for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.

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