Crime & Safety

Criminal Damage, Trespassing at Madison Junior High: Police

Naperville Police are looking for more information regarding damage to a tree at Madison Junior High.

Naperville Police are seeking more information regarding criminal damage at a Naperville school.

The incident occurred on Sunday, March 24 when a tree was damaged on the west side of Madison Junior High School, 1000 River Oak Dr., according to the Naperville Police Department. 

Police discovered that a 20-foot-tall pear tree had been purposely cut near its base, police said in a release.

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A neighborhood resident who told police four people were seen near the area of the school on Feb. 28 around 10:57 p.m., which is when police believe the damage to the tree took place.

Due to high winds, police believe the tree broke completely on March 24, according to a release.

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Police said this is the third time a tree has been damaged on the school's property within the last year. Estimated damage is in the thousands of dollars, according to police. 

Any information regarding this incident can be reported to the Naperville Police Department Investigations Division at 630-420-6726 or Naperville Crime Stoppers at 630-420-6006.

Callers to Crime Stoppers can opt to remain anonymous. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest in the incident.

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