Two west suburban men face dozens of charges for stealing nearly $40,000 worth of copper pipes from vacant homes in a string of burglaries that go back to last August, according to police.
After police received tips that the two Aurora resident were responsible for multiple copper thefts, Armando Salazar, 50, of the 700 block of East Galena Boulevard.; and Ramon R. Mendoza, 39, of the 400 block of West New York Street, were arrested last Thursday, a release from Aurora police said.
They were taken into custody after police — who were conducting a detail based on the tips they received — saw them carrying copper tubing from a home in the 300 block of North Union Street, the release said.
Police said Salazar was responsible for similar crimes at a home in the same block where he lives, as well as thefts from nine other area homes. Detectives were also able to tie Mendoza to eight alleged burglaries, the release said.
Salazar was charged with 13 counts of felony criminal damage to property, 12 counts of burglary, and single counts of residential burglary and felony theft. Mendoza was charged with eight counts each of burglary and felony criminal damage to property, and one count of felony theft.
Police said the string of burglaries stretches back to August 8, 2012, and the total loss exceeds $39,000.
The men were being held at the Kane County Jail in St. Charles.
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Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
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Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, and including our friends serving overseas. Thousands of Chicago-style pizzas were sent overseas Tuesday.
Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, and including our friends serving overseas. Thousands of Chicago-style pizzas were sent overseas Tuesday.
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As the country looks at the relief efforts in Oklahoma, Illinois is training for the same kind of disaster. The Illinois National Guard prepares every year for disaster events.
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Things are going to be very busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend. Many travelers will also hit the roads for Memorial Day, and they'll pay the price at the pump.
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A couple accused of murdering a 1-month-old boy and allegedly dumping the body in the Des Plaines River pleaded not guilty to the crime during a Thursday court hearing in Maywood.
A couple accused of murdering a 1-month-old boy and allegedly dumping the body in the Des Plaines River pleaded not guilty to the crime during a Thursday court hearing in Maywood.
Ramon R. Mendoza, 39, and Armando Salazar, 50.
