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THE BURBANK BEAT

Burglary Averted By Observant Neighbor: Police

9/27/2016

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Jack Alexander Mack, 23 | Cook County Sheriff
BURBANK, Ill. — A call to police by an observant neighbor averted a residential burglary and led to one man’s arrest, according to Division Chief Mike Dudlo, of the Burbank Police Department.

Jack Mack, 23, of Belvidere, Ill., was charged with felony burglary after police say he illegally entered a home in the 8600 block of Nagle Avenue.​

On Thursday, Sept. 22, around 2:30 p.m., Burbank police received a call of a suspicious person inside the Nagle Avenue residence. The caller supplied dispatchers with a description of two men; one inside the home and a second parked in a SUV out front.

“A neighbor saw Mack repeatedly knocking on the door, ringing the bell and looking in the windows,” Dudlo said. “She knew her neighbor wasn’t home at the time and called police when she saw him enter the residence.”

When a Burbank patrol officer arrived at the home, the SUV fled. The officer pursued the SUV, but the chase was terminated in the interest of public safety after the vehicle began driving erratically on westbound 87th Street, according to Dudlo.

Mack was gone from inside the home when additional Burbank units arrived at the scene but was quickly located. “He was found a block away on the porch of a house in the 8600 block of Natchez,” Dudlo said. “The witness ID’d him and he was taken into custody.”

A short time later, Bridgeview police found the unoccupied SUV in the parking lot of a health care center at 79th Street and Sayre Avenue.

According to Dudlo, while Burbank Division Chief Brian Bembenek was en-route to the health care center, he spotted a suspicious man walking east on 79th Street. After Bembenek arrived at the scene, it was determined the man he observed fit the description of the SUV driver.

Burbank officers located the man about a mile away and positively identified him as the driver of the SUV. The man was taken into custody but later released.

“Unfortunately the ASA (Assistant State’s Attorney) would not approve charges against the guy since he wasn’t inside the house and there were no proceeds found on him,” Dudlo said. “Despite only getting one suspect charged, we were able to identify the accomplice and pass this information on to area police departments.  Hopefully, this information can be useful for other investigations in our neighboring communities.”

Mack appeared at the Leighton Criminal Courts Building where a Cook County judge set bail at $80,000. He is due back in court Sept. 30.

Dudlo said it’s extremely important for residents to call police when they see suspicious activity. 

“The Burbank Police Department is grateful to all citizens who call and inform us of suspicious activity in their neighborhoods,” Dudlo said. “We always welcome help from the public.” 


“This needs to be a community effort. When a citizen sees something suspicious, they need to say something. By saying something, we mean call the police and report the suspicious activity.  That was certainly the case with this incident.  An alert citizen — who knows her neighbor's schedule — called the police to report suspicious activity occurring at her neighbor's residence, knowing her neighbors were not at home.  By the citizen immediately calling 911, it gave our officers the chance to respond to the residence and subsequently led to the arrest of the suspect," Dudlo said.

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Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Burbank Gas Station

9/26/2016

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"Offender One" composite picture | Burbank Police Department
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BURBANK, Ill. — Police are looking for two men they say robbed a gas station Saturday.

Police said the pair entered the Phillips 66 located at 5149 W 79th St, Burbank, just before 1 p.m. and demanded money.

A clerk told police one of the men displayed a black handgun.

Division Chief Mike Dudlo, of the Burbank Police Department, said the clerk complied with the gunman’s demands and handed over an undisclosed amount of cash. In addition to the money, the robbers took packages of cigarettes and cigars.

A witness told police the the men ran westbound through the parking lot and entered a waiting beige sedan driven by a third person. The sedan was last seen speeding southbound on Laramie Avenue.

No one was injured during the robbery, according to Dudlo.

Offender one is described as a black male, 16–20 years of age, about 5-feet-9-inches tall, 180–200, wearing sunglasses, face mask, a dark hoodie, and armed with a black handgun.

Offender two is described as a black male, 18–20 years of age, between 5-feet-5-inches and 6-feet tall, 200–230, wearing a maroon shirt, gray pants, with a blue shirt wrapped around his head.
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A witness told police the driver of the sedan appeared to be a male Hispanic.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Burbank Police Department at (708) 924-7300. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call (708) 793-3388 and leave a message.​




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Burbank Chamber of Commerce to Host Small Business Clinic

9/26/2016

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The Burbank Chamber of Commerce and Midwest Business Consulting will host a small business clinic on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Burbank Park District Fusion Recplex, 6100 W 85th Street, from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.​

The purpose of the clinic is to bring industry professionals together and  provide information to small business owners who want to grow their business. 

The clinic will provide an opportunity for small business owners to meet and network with other local businesses, learn about small business organizations, and attend free business seminars presented by industry professionals.

Local area businesses and government agencies will be on hand to answer questions.

Information sessions will cover such topics as social media for business, workers' compensation, human resources and payroll for small businesses, and information about the Affordable Care Act.

“It [the clinic] was the seed idea of one of our members, Midwest Business Consulting, and they have been phenomenal in making it a reality,” Barbara Karcz, executive secretary of the Burbank Chamber of Commerce, said.
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Admission is free for attendees who pre-register or $10.00 for those who register day of the event.

Refreshments will be served throughout the day

“Burbank Park District has donated the use of the Fusion Recplex facility, providing an ideal venue for the Clinic. Starbucks on Harlem Avenue, Corner Bakery, Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café and new member Emilio’s Pizza, are contributing beverage and food items,” Karcz said.


For more information and to register for the clinic, visit https://www.burbanksbc.com.

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Public Arrest Report for: 9/23/2016 

9/23/2016

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The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Burbank Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest by the police does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can determine whether an offender is guilty or not guilty of the offense with which he or she has been charged.

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Police Arrest Pair Over Stolen Cars

9/22/2016

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Ryan Grzadziel, 20, Bridgeview and Cindy Torres, 18, Addison | Cook County Sheriff
BURBANK, Ill. — Timely coordination between the Burbank, Bridgeview, and Hickory Hills police departments resulted in the arrest of two suspects in connection with the theft of two vehicles early Saturday morning, according to Division Chief Mike Dudlo, of the Burbank Police Department.

Police arrested Ryan Grzadziel, 20, of the 8800 block of Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, and Cindy Torres, 18, of Addison, on charges of possession of a stolen motor vehicle and criminal trespass to a motor vehicle. Torres was also charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding police and was issued a number of traffic citations in connection with the incident.

A Burbank man told police he looked out the bedroom window of his home in the 7800 block of South Mulligan Avenue around 4 a.m. Saturday morning, just in time to see the alleged car thieves making off with his girlfriend’s blue 2000 Jeep Cherokee.

A Bridgeview police officer sighted the blue Cherokee driving on Harlem Avenue a short time after dispatchers broadcast a description of the stolen vehicle. 

When the officer tried to initiate a traffic stop, the Jeep fled westbound on 87th Street. Bridgeview and Hickory Hills units were able to stop the Cherokee in the 7800 block of 87th Street after a brief chase, according to Dudlo.

Dudlo said when Burbank officers arrived at the Mulligan Avenue home, they found an unoccupied white 2001 Jeep Cherokee idling at the curb next to the spot where the blue Cherokee had been parked.

According to Dudlo, Grzadziel and Torres left the white Cherokee behind when they took the blue Cherokee.

The pair stole the white Cherokee sometime after the owner parked the car around 8 p.m. Friday evening on Melvina Avenue near 85th Street, Dudlo said.

Grzadziel and Torres appeared for a bond hearing over the weekend at the Leighton Criminal Courts Building at 26th and California where Cook County Judge Adam Bourgeois Jr. set bail at $50,000 each.

Grzadziel’s next court date is Oct. 13 in Bridgeview. Torres is due back in court on Sept. 23 in Bridgeview.

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Police Investigate Report Of Shots Fired 

9/19/2016

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BURBANK, Ill. — Burbank police are investigating a report of shots fired in the 7800 block of South Parkside Avenue Sunday night.

A man and woman told police they were driving in a car when another person fired gunshots at their vehicle. At least two shots were fired — none of which struck the vehicle, according to reports.

The couple sped from the scene and reported the shooting to police a short time later.


Division Chief Mike Dudlo, of the Burbank Police Department, said the shooting was a domestic-related incident.

One of the victims identified the shooter as the ex-boyfriend of a family member. The recent breakup of a long-term relationship within the family caused animosity between the shooter and the victim, Dudlo said.

Police recovered two bullet casings at the scene. One of the shots struck the windshield of a parked car and the other shot was unaccounted for, according to Dudlo.

“There were no injuries,” Dudlo said. “Officers conducted a house-to-house search in the area to make sure residents were okay.”

Dudlo said there were no other witnesses to the shooting but several people reported seeing a white box truck speeding westbound on 78th Street immediately after the shooting.


Dudlo said the investigation is ongoing and Burbank police are actively searching for the gunman.

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Public Arrest Report for: 9/16/2016 

9/16/2016

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The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Burbank Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest by the police does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can determine whether an offender is guilty or not guilty of the offense with which he or she has been charged.

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Emergency Personnel Respond To Morning Crashes

9/12/2016

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BURBANK, Ill. — Burbank first responders were busy Monday morning attending to two separate vehicle crashes that happened within a 25 minute span.

The first crash happened about 9:40 a.m. near the intersection of 79th Street and Natoma Avenue. 

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According to police, the accident happened when a car driven by a teenager cut in front of a semi tractor that was westbound on 79th Street. 

The semi, which was not pulling a trailer at the time, struck the car. The accident forced the truck onto the parkway where it hit and toppled a light pole.

Police said no one was injured. The Burbank teen was cited for improper lane usage.

The second crash happened about 10:05 a.m. in the 5600 block of State Road when a 2006 Ford Ecoline truck collided with a Chevy Impala, according to police.

The impact caused the 87-year-old driver to lose control of the Impala. The Chevy left the roadway and crashed through a fence and into the garage of a house located in the 5700 block of West 81st Street, police said.

The 58 year-old driver of the Ford was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.


Both drivers refused medical attention at the scene, police said.

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Mother Encouraged Kids To Shoplift Crest Whitestrips: Police

9/7/2016

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BURBANK, Ill. — A Chicago mother was arrested after she sent her daughter and another young girl inside a Jewel-Osco store to shoplift merchandise, police said.

Michelle Rodriguez, 31, was issued a citation by Burbank police for encouraging the delinquency of the minors.

Police were dispatched to the Jewel-Osco at 7910 S. Cicero Avenue, around 4:04 p.m. on Aug. 31 for a retail theft.

A Jewel loss prevention agent told police he observed two children enter the store and remove multiple items from the shelves. The children then entered the restroom where they hid the merchandise on their persons, according to the employee.

The kids were detained as they were trying to leave the store without paying. The loss prevention agent told police the children had a total of 81 beauty products between the two of them. The merchandise was valued at $681.76.

Police said the incident was captured on store surveillance video.

According to reports, the children told the responding officer they were sent into the store by Rodriguez with instructions to take Crest Whitestrips — worth about $50 — without paying.

The officer located Rodriguez outside the store in her parked vehicle. Rodriguez reportedly told the officer she sent the children inside the store to buy a bag of chips and steal Crest Whitestrips but did not tell them to take the other items.

The stolen items were inventoried by police and returned to the store, according to police records.
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Authorities say that personal products are a popular target of shoplifters because they are easy to conceal and can be easily resold on the street or online to black-market buyers.

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Public Arrest Report for: 9/3/2016 

9/3/2016

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The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Burbank Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest by the police does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can determine whether an offender is guilty or not guilty of the offense with which he or she has been charged.

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