Batavia Blotter: Theft Arrests, Spare Tire Stolen, Criminal Defacement of Property

2 Juveniles Reported for Kohl's Theft

Two juveniles were reported for retail theft at Kohl’s around 4:26 p.m. Jan. 19. Two juveniles were reported for a retail theft at Target at 5:49 p.m. Jan. 19. Kohl’s is located at 251 N. Randall Road, Target at 115 N. Randall Road. No further information is available.

Woman Charged With Wal-Mart Theft

Batavia police arrested Erica Thomas, 33, of Aurora on charges of theft under $500 at Wal-Mart, 801 N. Randall Road, according to a report at 2:48 p.m. Jan. 14. According to the report, $240 in cash was taken. Thomas was transported to the Kane County Jail.

Spare Tire Stolen

Someone took a spare tire and rim from a vehicle in the 600 block of Carriage Drive, according to a report at 1:07 p.m. Jan. 13. The estimated value of the stolen items was $300.

Criminal Defacement of Property

Someone spray painted graffiti on a concrete block at the end of the sidewalk at the intersection of Hart and Fox Trail. A Damage to City Property report was completed. The report was filed at 2:24 p.m. Jan. 17. There were no estimates as to the cost to repair the damage.

Juvenile Reported Missing 

A juvenile reported missing was located in the 500 block of South Batavia Avenue, according to a report at 8:35 a.m. Jan. 15.

Patch reports on law enforcement activity in Batavia, using information provided by official agencies. Persons charged with a crime, or issued a citation for violation of a local ordinance, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If you or a family member are charged with a crime or cited for a violation, and the charge or citation is subsequently adjudicated, we encourage you to notify Patch editor Rick Nagel at rickn@patch.com and we will do follow-up reporting on the case.