The offender is described as a male, black, approximately 6'02-6'05 in height, thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt (Adidas logo on left chest area) with hoodie "cinched' around face, and dark pants. A black handgun is displayed. In the more recent robberies, a black Adidas duffle bag was also carried. No one has been hurt in the robberies. The offender flees on foot. A vehicle is believed to be parked nearby, possibly a smaller 2-door, grey or silver in color.

The Darien Police have distributed community alert flyers to local businesses. we remind our residents and business employees to be aware of their surroundings. The police caution citizens to not attempt to apprehend the offender if seen. The offender is considered armed and dangerous. Dial 911 for police response.

Don't know what to do with the old strands of Christmas lights that are tangled and broken?  Don't throw them in the garbage - recycle them!  The City of Darien has again partnered with Elgin Recycling to offer our residents free recycling of holiday lights!  Last year Darien residents recycled 1873 pounds of Holiday Lights.  Not only did this keep them from ending up in the landfill, the city made a profit of $280.95. 

All light colors and strand lengths will be accepted. Items include mini-lights (Italian lights), C7 lights, C9 lights, rope lights, LED lights, and extension cords.   (Please - no CFLs).  From November 18th through February 7th you may bring your lights to the Darien Police Department lobby at 1710 Plainfield Road Monday thru Friday from 7am to 7pm, and Saturday & Sunday from 7am to 3pm.  For more information please call 630-353-8115 or visit www.elginrecycling.com

The City of Darien Free Fall Leaf Pickup runs thru November 29, on your normal garbage day.   Leaves should be placed in brown kraft yard waste bags or in plastic garbage cans.  If garbage cans are used they must have a permanent "YARD WASTE ONLY" label attached to the front of the can so the driver can identify it as leaf pickup.  These labels are available free of charge at city hall.  Residents are not permitted to rake leaves into the street. Raking leaves into the street can cause serious local flooding for you and your neighbors. For more information please call 630-852-5000.