Woman caught on camera illegally taking goose eggs, Niles police say

Thursday, April 23, 2026 12:32PM CT
NILES, Ill. (WLS) -- Niles police are looking to identify a woman involved in a rather unusual crime.



Police shared video showing a woman removing goose eggs from a nest on Monday at about 4:18 p.m.

The nest was located on the side of the building near the Golf Mill Mall.

Canada geese are protected in Illinois, by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act.



Without a permit, it's illegal kill them, or disturb their nests, eggs or young.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Animal Control Officer Cole at aec@vniles.com.

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