Crime & Safety
Beach Park, IL Vehicle Burglary Leads to Arrest in Highwood
Beach Park, IL – A 21 year old man is facing felony burglary charges after Lake County sheriff's deputies connected reports of suspicious activity and a vehicle burglary, leading to a brief foot pursu
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-11-04T20:32:20.028Z
Beach Park, IL – A 21 year old man is facing felony burglary charges after Lake County sheriff 's deputies connected reports of suspicious activity and a vehicle burglary, leading to a brief foot pursuit and an arrest in Highwood.
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded after a resident who was away from home reported seeing someone on their property through a cellphone connected security camera.
As deputies arrived, another caller contacted 911 to report that their vehicle had just been burglarized in the 37400 block of North McAree.
The caller told dispatchers they had chased the alleged offender before losing sight of him and provided a clothing description.
Deputies Locate Suspect Riding Bicycle
Deputies subsequently located a man matching the description riding a bicycle near Metropolitan Avenue and Warner Street.
Authorities said the man fled when deputies approached, prompting a brief foot pursuit.
Deputies apprehended the suspect, identified as Julian Nava, 21, of the 200 block of North Avenue in Highwood.
Investigators reported finding Nava in possession of property taken during the vehicle burglary.
Felony Burglary Charge Approved
Following a review of the investigation, the Lake County State's Attorney's Office approved three charges against Nava:
Burglary, a Class 3 felony. Criminal trespass to a vehicle, a Class A misdemeanor. Resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor. Sheriff Credits Quick Police Response
Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg praised deputies for connecting the two calls and quickly locating the suspect.
"This is a great example of our deputies' attentiveness and swift police work," Idleburg said.
The sheriff also credited 911 telecommunicators for rapidly sharing information with deputies in the field.
At a court hearing, Nava was ordered to remain in custody.
His next appearance was scheduled for 9 a.m. the following day in courtroom T510.
Nava is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.