On 2/5/24 at 1710 hours, WPD Officer observe a vehicle perform a traffic infraction in the area of Roosevelt Road & Portsmouth Avenue.
Officers spoke to the driver who related to Officers that he was test driving the vehicle for his client. A vehicle identification number check was performed on the vehicle and discovered the vehicle was stolen out of Chicago from 2023.
Cook County State's Attorney Office was contacted and Anthony Palma, 31, Berwyn, was cited for Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle and Possession of Burglary Tools. Palma was also issued traffic citations for Expired Registration, and No Valid Proof of Insurance. Palma was issued a citation and Notice and given a court date at the 4th District Cook County Courthouse in Maywood, IL.
The public is reminded that all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
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