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New Lenox man charged with breaking homes window caught on Ring video
A suburban man has been arrested for allegedly causing property damage to a home in the southwest suburb. He was also caught on Ring video going through the victims mail and using foul language.
NEW LENOX, Ill. - A New Lenox man has been arrested for allegedly causing property damage to a home in the southwest suburb. He was also caught on Ring video going through the victim's mail and using foul language.
The incident occurred on Dec. 17 around 6:36 a.m.
New Lenox police were called to the 1200 block of Town Crest Drive for a report of criminal damage to property. When an officer arrived at the scene, they learned a window of a residence had been broken.
Police were also made aware of a Ring video in which the suspect – later identified as 39-year-old Robert A. Lichamer — was seen going through the victim's mail and using a slur.
Lichamer has been taken into custody, charged, and released. Police say there is "no evidence that the incident was a hate crime."
His court date was not provided by the police. No further information was available.