The Schaumburg Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 33rd session of the Citizen Police Academy. Anybody 18 years of age and older who resides or works in Schaumburg are eligible to apply. Classes are held at the police station on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm until 9:00pm. The fall session starts on March 20th and runs for 10-weeks with graduation on May 22nd.

The Citizens’ Police Academy has proven to be a very popular program within our Community Policing efforts. Class members will meet and interact with many members of the police department and will be exposed to many facets of law enforcement. Each week different topics are presented covering patrol operations, investigations, traffic enforcement, support services, and training. The experience is not limited to classroom lectures alone. Class members will be given the opportunity to participate in a patrol ride-along, participate in firearms training on the range, practice mock traffic stops, and visit the 9-1-1 central dispatch center. People who attend 75% of the sessions are eligible to graduate and then join the Schaumburg Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (www.cpaaas.org).

Through the Citizens Police Academy, we hope to provide an environment that will help foster relationships between the police and community. It is our desire that the graduates will become partners with us in identifying problems and solutions to quality of life issues that face our community.

Applications can be obtained on the Village of Schaumburg website at www.villageofschaumburg.com.

For additional information contact Sgt. Nebl at 847-348-7276 or jnebl@ci.schaumburg.il.us

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Schaumburg police received a report about 6:10 PM Friday of a theft at Jewel-Osco, 2501 West Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL. Police received a report that a short change scheme occurred that occurred about 5:01 p.m.

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Schaumburg police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 5:50 PM Friday to a pin-in crash at Roselle Road and Wise Road.. While responding police and firefighters received a report that a female was stuck in the vehicle, and that an elderly male was injured. Police and firefighters arrived to find a two-vehicle crash with a utility box.

A second ambulance was called to the scene for a victim with minor injuries that was standing outside the vehicle. The victim that was trapped in the car was freed by approximately 6:20 p.m.

Elk Grove Village firefighter/paramedics assisted Schaumburg — responding as the second ambulance. No serious injuries were reported.

Northbound Roselle Road was shut down at Wise Road for a short time.

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Schaumburg police responded about 9:25 PM Saturday to a report of a retail theft suspect detained at Nordstrom, 6 Woodfield Mall Schaumburg, IL. Police received a report that a subject was detained and cooperative after being suspected of taking $495 worth of merchandise.

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Schaumburg police responded about 12:01 PM Wednesday to an armed robbery at First Loan, 900 South Roselle Road Schaumburg, IL. Schaumburg police received a report that a subject armed with a knife entered the business in Century Plaza and left with $300 cash. The offender fled out the back door of the business.

Armed Robbery suspect computer-generated likeness (Schaumburg Police Department).

The offender is described as a light-skinned male/black, 20-25 -years-old, 6′ thin build, wearing black pants, a black ski mask, a hoodie under a black puffy jacket, and thick rubber-soled canvas shoes.

Police are searching the area of Roselle Road between Weathersfield Way and Wise Road. Police are also looking for help from the public in locating the suspect. Some reverse 9-1-1 calls have been administered in the area — describing the suspects and seeking the public’s help. As usual police advise not to approach the armed suspect, but to call 9-1-1 with any information regarding the case or sighting of the suspect.

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On Wednesday March 13th at 11:50 a.m. a lone suspect entered the 1st Loans office at 900 S. Roselle Road and committed an Armed Robbery. The suspect displayed a silver colored folding knife and fled with a small amount of cash. Nobody was injured during the crime. The suspect is described as a male/black (lighter complexion) between 20-25 years old. He is further described as being between 6’01”-6’02” tall and between 160-170 pounds with brown hair. The suspect wore a mask, baseball cap, hoodie, a black puffy down style coat, and black pants.

Armed Robbery suspect computer-generated likeness (Schaumburg Police Department).

The suspect has been possibly seen in the business (without a mask) and possibly seen walking along Roselle Road (without a mask). This allowed witnesses to assist Schaumburg Police detectives in preparing a computer-generated likeness.

Police urge that is anyone sees this suspect, they call 9-1-1 immediately. If anybody has information about the suspect, please call the Schaumburg Police Investigations Division at 847.882.3534.

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Schaumburg police responded about 10:02 AM Tuesday to a report of a retail theft suspect detained at Target, 1235 East Higgins Road Schaumburg, IL. Police received a report that an adult/male shoplifter was detained in handcuffs after repeated attempts to run from loss prevention personnel.

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Schaumburg police responded about 4:57 PM Thursday to a report of a retail theft suspect fleeing at Kohl’s, 171 North Barrington Road Schaumburg. male/white in his 30′s, wearing a knit cap, dark sweatshirt and tan pants. The suspect was last seen westbound on foot toward Jewel-Osco.

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Schaumburg police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:09 AM Saturday to a report of three persons injured in an escalator fall near Nordstrom, 42.044696,-88.038962 (6 Woodfield Mall Schaumburg, IL). Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of three confirmed injuries involving elderly subjects — some with lacerations. The victims were reported to be on the first floor. No serious injuries reported.

A second ambulance was requested at 11:15 AM.

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Schaumburg police responded about 8:01 PM Tuesday to a report of a retail theft suspect detained at Spencer Gifts, Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Mall Schaumburg, IL. Police received a report that a male subject was detained and cooperative.

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Schaumburg police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 6:10 PM Friday to a report of an injured infant at Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg. Rough week to be manager at Woodfield Mall. On Saturday about 11:09 a.m. paramedics responded with two ambulances for three elderly people that fell down the escalator. Fortunately only minor injuries were reported.

Today about 5:00 p.m. paramedics were called to the center court “holiday decoration” area for a report of an infant that was injured while dropped by the ‘Easter Bunny’. Witnesses reported that the bunny was sitting on a bench and lowered his or her arm, which caused a 6-month-old male infant to fall. The infant’s face hit the bench, and then the infant hit the floor face-first, according to the witnesses. The fall was a distance of about three feet. the infant was crying immediately after the fall, and did not appear to lose consciousness.

The bunny was relieved, and was helped out of the area with two assistants, apparently because it is difficult for the bunny to see in the costume. A new bunny came out in the costume. No camera rules are enforced in the area, because photos are sold by the holiday operations at Woodfield.

The infant and the family spent time in the emergency room until about 9:00 p.m. and were released. Police returned about 6:10 p.m. to the scene at Woodfield when the father of the child returned to Woodfield Mall to attempt to get a report. Police helped resolved the dispute.

The witnesses thought it was obvious that the costume hindered the Easter Bunny’s ability to see and move around. The witnesses believed there should be additional precautions to maintain safety for an infant being held by the bunny. They also believed the floor should be softer in case of a fall.

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VIDEO: Firefighters overhaul roof and walls, checking for any hidden fire, immediately after stopping a house fire in windy conditions on Roslyn Court.

Schaumburg police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 5:41 PM Tuesday to a report of a house in the block of 1000 Roslyn Court Schaumburg, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of a house fire in the area of Rugby Place. A call initially came in from a resident in the 400 block of Alden Lane. Police immediately after dispatch reported they could see smoke in the direction of the reported fire.

Firefighters arrived within four minutes to report fire showing out the back of the house. Firefighters immediately went to work extinguishing the fire and performing searches for any possible victims.

Police went to work investigating the location of the residents to help determine whether any people were in the house. Police also blocked off Rugby Place for priority access for fire vehicles to and from the scene.

Firefighters had two hose lines on the fire, and extinguished the fire within about 20 minutes. A truck crew also cut open the roof to ventilate smoke, heat and gases from inside the house. Aggressive interior attack and exterior attack knocked the fire quickly, especially considering winds at the time of the fire were about 14 mph from the northwest — gusting from 20 mph to 24 mph.

Firefighters called for utilities and the Schaumburg building department to respond to the scene. Fire investigators were also on the scene. Heavy damage was visible at the back of the house.

No victims were found inside the house.

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Schaumburg police responded about 4:15 PM Wednesday to a report of attempted fraud in progress at American Charter Bank, 1199 East Higgins Road Schaumburg, IL. Police received a report that a female/black subject in a tan van was attempting fraudulent activity at the drive-thru of the bank. Allegedly the subject was trying to withdraw funds from an account that was not the subject’s account.

As police arrived on the scene the van backed out of the bank driveway and backed into a sign, and then sped off. Police had license plate information on the vehicle from the bank.

A short pursuit was terminated near Higgins Road and Route 53.

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Schaumburg police responded about 4:33 PM Friday to a report of a residential burglary in the block of 433 Plymouth Lane Schaumburg, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders burglarized a single family residence. The burglary was discovered when the resident arrived home. The resident did not check the entire house before police arrived.

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Jamal Cook (Law enforcement photo).

Quick action of Schaumburg Police Department’s midnight shift officers resulted in the arrest of Jamal Cook (male/black, 21, of 658 S. Liberty St., Elgin), who fired a gun in the parking lot of a Schaumburg night club. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and approved three charges including felony Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon, and no FOID card.

At 2:19am on Saturday April 20th, Schaumburg Police responded to a large fight in the parking lot of The Snuggery at 1540 N. Roselle Road. Schaumburg firefighter/paramedics also responded to the scene of 10-15 people fighting with one person injured down on the ground. Officers learned that one subject reportedly removed a handgun from a car and fired two shots. Police reported that two people were injured battery victims, but that there were no gunshot victims.

Since the suspect had fled, officers quickly broadcast the suspect and vehicle description. An alert Schaumburg officer observed the suspect’s vehicle nearby on Golf Road near Roselle Road and initiated a high risk traffic stop. Cook was safely taken into custody and the gun was recovered. Chief of Police Ken Bouche stated, “This case is yet another example of the great work being done quietly and professionally everyday by the officers of the Schaumburg Police Department”.

Cook was presented to the Cook County Sheriff’s Dept. for a bond hearing at the Rolling Meadows 3rd District Court. A court date is not yet specified. Bail was set at $150,000. Members of the public are reminded that this arrest and complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Daniel A. O’Shea (law enforcement photo).

Schaumburg Police Department detectives have charged Daniel Anthony O’Shea (male/white, age 44, of 1318 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg) with two felonies related to a burglary to vehicle. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved charges of Burglary and Possession of Burglary Tools.

Around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday April 21, 2013, detectives, as part of a burglary task force, were conducting surveillance in the area of Olympic Park at 1675 E. Old Schaumburg Road. Detectives observed O’Shea in the parking lot where he broke a car window and removed a purse that had been left lying on the back seat. Detectives followed O’Shea to his residence where he was taken into custody without incident.

O’Shea’s next court date is May 16, 2013 at Rolling Meadows Cook County Court House. Bail was set at $50,000. Members of the public are reminded that this arrest and complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Schaumburg police received a report about 11:17 AM Saturday of criminal damage to property in the block of 1200 Laurel Lane Schaumburg, IL. Police received a report that a yard light was criminally damaged overnight.

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Schaumburg police responded about 3:59 PM Friday to a report of a retail theft suspect detained at Whole Foods, 750 North Martingale Road Schaumburg, IL. Police received a report that a female was detained — suspected of taking $92 worth of merchandise.

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Schaumburg police responded about 3:45 PM Saturday to a report of two retail theft suspects detained at JC Penny at Woodfield Mall. Police received a report that a mother and daughter were detained as retail theft suspects. Both were reported to be cooperative.

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Schaumburg police received a report about 7:30 AM Monday of a vehicle burglary at Schaumburg Audi, 320 West Golf Road Schaumburg, IL. Police received a report that a vehicle was burglarized on the auto dealership lot some time over the weekend.

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