Arlington Heights police received a report about 1:20 PM Thursday of a commercial burglary attempt at a Citgo gas station at 1315 East Palatine Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders broke a garage bay window on the west side of the business about one week ago. The window was replaced with a sturdy piece of cardboard and some thin metal bars. A week later the cardboard was pulled partially away and one of the metal bars was found on the floor. It does not appear entry was gained.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Thursday February 28, 2013 and between Wednesday March 6, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. and Thursday March 7, 2013 at 5:45 a.m.
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