Super Shoplifter, Multiple Car Burglaries

Burglary to Garage

A victim living in the 1100 block of E. Azalea Ln. reported that on Nov. 2 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., an unknown offender entered his garage through a side door and took a Dell desktop computer, Samsung monitor, yellow Mongoose mountain bike, 32 gb Ipod, and a Kenwood car stereo. All of the items together were valued at $1,100. 

Theft

A victim living in the 1600 block of Vermillion Ln. reported that sometime between Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 3 at noon, two 24-inch Mongoose bicycles, one blue and one orange, were taken from behind the residence. The bikes are valued at $126 each. 

Retail Theft

Walmart at 1555 N. Rand Rd. Loss Prevention officers reported to Palatine Police a retail theft on Nov. 4. The offender, Kalluri Kalyanaroa, 36, of the 500 block of W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights, was observed by WalMart Loss Prevention taking three separate items; a portable hard drive and two 64 gb flash drives. Kalyanaroa took the items out of their packages and inserted them into his clothing pockets before exiting the store. He was apprehended as soon as he left WalMart with the items, and Palatine police took him into custody. He was charged with misdemeanor theft and released on bond. 

Burglary to a Motor Vehicle

A victim living in the 0-100 block of Dundee corridor reported that his 2007 Dodge Caravan was broken into on Nov. 1 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. A Sony CD player, a phone charger, car keys, and an HTC.Evo cell phone all were taken from the vehicle. No value on the items has been determined and the victim stated he may have left his car unlocked. 

A victim living in the 2000 block of N. Rand Rd. reported that his 1999 Chrysler Sebring was broken into on Oct. 20 between 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. A handicap placard, a Swiss Army pocket knife, and a vehicle registration for a Buick LeSabre were all taken from the vehicle. No value has been determined on the items and the victim stated he may have left his car unlocked. 

A victim living in the 2000 block of N. Rand Rd. reported that his 2001 Toyota Avalon was broken into on Oct. 31 between 12:01 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. A Fuji digital camera and case were taken, valued at $200. The victim reported no signs of forced entry, and said he may have left the car unlocked. 

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