VIDEO SUSPECT IMAGE: Smoke Bomb Involved in Criminal Damage to Property on N. Forrest Ave.

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Image from video surveillance of porch on Forrest Avenue showing suspect in criminal damage to property case involving a smoke bomb.

Arlington Heights police received a report that an offender used “Mummy Smoke” bombs to damage front porches on two residences in the 700 Block of North Forrest Avenue. The police received a report that an offender used “Mummy Smoke” smoke bombs available as “legal fireworks” in some retail stores in the area, including Walgreens. Inside the “legal” fireworks assortment is a box about 3″ X 3″ X 6″ that says “Mummy Smoke” on the outside.

The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, June 3rd, 2011 at approximately 9:45pm., and an image of the suspect was captured on video surveillance.

The offender is described as a female/white, heavyset, possibly 55+ years of age, with dark-colored hair pulled back in a bun.

Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.


Closeup of face of suspect from criminal damage case on North Forrest Avenue involving “Mummy Smoke” smoke bomb.



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