Police say they’ve cracked the case of stolen goose eggs in Chicago suburb

Woman caught on camera taking goose eggs in Niles

 Niles police are trying to figure out who took a few goose eggs from a nest by Golf Mill Mall.  It was all caught on camera.  Lauren Scafidi has been following this today.

NILES - Authorities say they have "cracked" the case, charging a person accused of stealing goose eggs from a nest in Niles earlier this week.

The backstory:

The incident occurred at 4:18 p.m. Monday near Golf Mill Mall.

Niles police said the eggs were taken from a nest along the side of a building and shared surveillance video of the incident.

The video shows a person wearing a camouflage-pattern hoodie, dark pants and black Nike athletic shoes removing the eggs, placing them in a pocket and walking away.

According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, it is illegal to kill or remove geese or to destroy, move or disturb their active nests, eggs or young without a permit issued by the department. Permits are granted only in certain situations, the agency said.

On Saturday, Niles police said a person was taken into custody with the help of the public and charged.

What we don't know:

Police have not released the person’s identity or specified the charges.

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