Illinois police seize 650 rolls of toilet paper intended for school pranks
In Plainfield, Illinois, police seized 650 rolls of toilet paper that they believe were intended for high school pranks during homecoming week.
A high school prank operation has led to an unusual seizure in Illinois: 650 rolls of toilet paper. The Plainfield police state that the stock was meant to be used during homecoming week.
The Plainfield Police Department showcased the seizure in a Facebook post titled “Operation Clean Sweep.” The incidents occurred around Plainfield North High School, located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.
According to authorities, residents made a “double-digit” number of calls over two-hour periods on September 14 and 15, 2026. They reported groups of 20 to 25 teenagers arriving in several cars, sometimes wearing hoodies or masks.
Homes and vehicles were reportedly covered in toilet paper, and also targeted with eggs, ketchup, and laundry pods. The police noted that some residences had no connection to the school festivities, and local residents had to undertake significant cleanup efforts.
In a photo released by the department, the rolls are stacked in front of police officers. A sign humorously attributes to them an “estimated market value” of $1,708.66. This amount is part of the police’s staging, not an official price estimate for the toilet paper.
The department did not specify how the 650 rolls were recovered. Its message also did not mention any arrests or charges related to this seizure.
Police explained that the complaints required crews who were already engaged in responding to a fire, traffic accidents, and other urgent calls. They warned that pranks causing damage could be classified as property damage and lead to legal action.
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