Aurora Police Find Teens Drinking, Chase Fireworks Crew and Track Retail Thefts

The Aurora Police Department released its incident summary for Nov. 4 through Nov. 10. The log includes a homeowner who walked in on someone inside his house and a late-night fireworks call at a boat ramp. There were also retail thefts at two South Chillicothe Road stores and a marijuana discovery inside a business shipment. Below is a breakdown of the reports by category and date. Alcohol, Drugs and OVI Nov. 4: An unexpected item turned up in a delivery to a business on Aurora Industrial Parkway. Around 5:34 p.m., an employee told police they found a mason jar of marijuana inside a shipment that had just arrived. A man offered to bring the jar to the police station himself. He dropped it off within about 20 minutes, and an officer took possession of it. Nov. 4: Later that night, at 8:57 p.m., an officer pulled into the Kensington parking lot near North Aurora Road and Treat Road. Another officer arrived to help with field testing. Police arrested a 21-year-old woman for driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Bainbridge Towing removed her Kia Soul from the lot. A Harassment Call on Arrowhead Trail Nov. 5: A woman on Arrowhead Trail reached out to police at 7:18 p.m. She said a man from Burton had texted her that he was headed her way. According to the caller, he had been drinking. Police were told he drives an older silver Chevrolet pickup. He might also be using a red Mazda registered to his mother. During the call, the woman mentioned she keeps a knife by her bed for safety. She told dispatchers he may keep a gun in his vehicle, though she could not say whether he had it that night. After reviewing the messages, an officer found no direct threats of harm. The woman said she did not think the man would hurt her. She chose not to pursue criminal action. Officers encouraged her to call again if needed and explained how to request a protection order. A two-week special watch was placed on the residence because the man is known to be armed. Calls Involving Juveniles Nov. 5: A parent contacted police at 9:23 p.m. after finding a vape in her 11-year-old daughter’s bedroom. The child said an older girl from high school had given it to her. Both girls ride the same school bus. The report states the high school student is getting vapes from her parents and grandmother and handing them out. An officer gathered details for a report. Nov. 6: Shortly after 10:37 p.m., a woman reported trouble in the apartment beneath hers. She said boys were leaning out the window and vomiting. She also thought she saw smoke coming from the windows. Officers spoke with the boys through the window. They saw several beer cans along with vomit. Paramedics were requested for an intoxicated juvenile, but the patient refused treatment. Police confirmed every juvenile was handed over to a parent. The report did not list a location for this call. Nov. 9: At 1:36 a.m., a resident watching a neighborhood camera reported fireworks near the boat ramp on Nancy Drive. Six or seven juveniles appeared to be lighting them and running around. The caller asked to stay anonymous. When officers showed up, the group scattered. Four of the six were located while two remained unaccounted for. Officers drove several of the teens to other locations. One was returned to his truck at the marina and released with his parents’ approval. Two more were let go at their parents’ request. Richfield police also assisted. A Richfield officer was asked to tell one mother to contact Aurora police. Aurora officers wrapped up the call at 3:31 a.m. Shoplifting on South Chillicothe Road Nov. 7: Gap employees contacted police at 3:47 p.m. after a shopper left with a bag full of merchandise. Workers described her as wearing a black puffer jacket with grey sweatpants. She was last seen walking toward Banana Republic. About five to seven minutes had passed before police were notified. Nov. 7: Less than an hour later, at 4:34 p.m., an Old Navy employee asked to report two thefts. The first took place around 6 p.m. the previous Tuesday. The second happened that afternoon at 3:22 p.m. Stolen Mail, Packages and Trash Bins Nov. 4: A Harmon Road resident visited the police station at 9:50 a.m. She told officers someone had taken a check from her mailbox. Nov. 6: At 7:56 p.m., a Robinhood Drive man reported his garbage cans missing. Someone had taken two trash bins from his property. Rumpke Waste and Recycling owns the bins. Nov. 7: A Moneta Avenue woman stopped by the station at 2:52 p.m. A package had been taken from her property sometime overnight. Amazon had already advised her to file a police report. An officer collected the details. Fraud and Scam Reports Three residents came to the Aurora police station during the week with fraud concerns. Nov. 4: A Robinhood Drive woman filed a fraud report in the lobby at 11:17 a.m. Nov. 5: A Hawthorne Drive man reported a possible scam at 12:44 p.m. Nov. 6: A Barrington Place East resident asked to talk with an officer about