Bizarre Comments, Roof Fraud: Elmhurst Cops Handle Variety of Cases

From a man making strange comments at a salon to a resident falling victim to a roof repair scam, Elmhurst police responded to an array of incidents in recent days.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:38pm

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The Elmhurst Police Department has been busy handling a range of cases over the past few days, including a man making bizarre comments at a local salon, a resident being defrauded in a roof repair scam, a dispute at a local hospital, and several other incidents involving theft, fraud, and disturbances.

Why it matters

These types of incidents highlight the diverse nature of the calls police must respond to in a community, requiring officers to be prepared to handle a wide variety of situations. The reports also shed light on common crimes like retail theft, scams targeting residents, and disputes that can occur in public places.

The details

In one case, a man visited a hair salon and made strange comments, prompting the business to request police issue him a no-trespass notice. In another incident, a resident gave money to someone to install a new roof, but the work was never completed, leading to a report of roof fraud. Police also responded to a dispute at a local hospital where a person threatened staff, as well as cases involving retail theft, a catalytic converter theft, and a YouTube support scam.

  • On Monday, shortly before noon, a man visited Hair Looms salon and made bizarre comments while asking for a haircut.
  • On Tuesday, a resident in the 500 block of West Gladys Avenue reported giving someone money on Sept. 26 to install a new roof, but the work was never done.
  • Around 6 a.m. on Monday, an argument was reported at the CVS Pharmacy on West North Avenue, with one person pushing another.
  • On Monday, a resident in the 600 block of South Fairview Avenue told police someone called claiming to be from YouTube tech support and sought payment via gift cards.
  • On Wednesday, a woman reported finding a gun at her deceased parent's house in the 400 block of North Ridgeland Avenue and requested it be destroyed.

The players

Hair Looms

A hair salon located at 506 S. Spring Road in Elmhurst that called police about a man making bizarre comments while asking for a haircut.

Resident

A person living in the 500 block of West Gladys Avenue who reported giving someone money on Sept. 26 to install a new roof, but the work was never completed.

CVS Pharmacy

A pharmacy located at 110 W. North Ave. in Elmhurst where an argument and pushing incident was reported.

Resident

A person living in the 600 block of South Fairview Avenue who reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be from YouTube tech support and seeking payment via gift cards.

Woman

A resident who found a gun at her deceased parent's house in the 400 block of North Ridgeland Avenue and requested it be destroyed.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in Elmhurst.”

— Robert Jenkins, Elmhurst Resident

What’s next

The Elmhurst Police Department will continue investigating the various incidents, including the roof fraud case, the retail theft, and the dispute at the hospital, to determine if any charges will be filed.

The takeaway

These reports highlight the range of issues Elmhurst police must respond to, from property crimes and scams to disturbances and disputes. The incidents underscore the importance of vigilance in the community and the need for residents to be aware of common fraud tactics and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.