A man, who was already on probation for burglaries, has been released under the SAFE-T Act after he allegedly burglarized two businesses in Third Lake and kicked a deputy early Sunday morning. Gilberto Mojarro-Garcia, 36, with no permanent address, was charged with aggravated battery to a peace officer, two counts of burglary, criminal damage to […]
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Charges announced against 4 suspects in numerous smash-and-grab burglaries in Lake County
Charges have been announced against four suspects after police say they participated in smash-and-grab burglaries at vape shops in Grayslake, Mundelein and Fox Lake. The Grayslake Police Department responded around 4:55 a.m. on July 31 to Wise Guy Vapes, 1227 North Route 83 in Grayslake, for a burglary. Grayslake Police Chief Jeff Myhra said that […]
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At least 10 suspects commit burglaries in Libertyville neighborhoods before fleeing in 4 vehicles
Police are warning residents after at least 10 suspects descended on neighborhoods in Libertyville early Wednesday morning and burglarized vehicles before fleeing police in four different cars. The Libertyville Police Department said they responded around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday to multiple locations for reports of suspects entering and rummaging through parked cars. Officers arrived at one […]
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Police investigating burglaries at vape shops in Grayslake and Mundelein
Two burglaries and an attempted burglary were reported at vape shops in Grayslake and Mundelein early Tuesday morning, with the suspects fleeing from police at a high rate of speed. The Grayslake Police Department responded around 4:55 a.m. Tuesday to Wise Guy Vapes, 1227 North Route 83 in Grayslake, for a burglary. Grayslake Police Chief […]
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All members of video gaming burglary crew that stole $400K from businesses in Chicagoland area sentenced
All six members of a crew who stole approximately $400,000 during burglaries targeting video gaming machines in Lake and McHenry counties and surrounding counties have been sentenced. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Friday that Syed Zaidi, 42, of Romeoville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to burglary, a Class 2 felony. Lee County Circuit Court Judge Theresa […]
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Suspects steal multiple cars in Libertyville, including Lamborghini that fled from officers who tried stop it
Authorities say suspects in Libertyville burglarized and stole multiple vehicles, one of which was a Lamborghini that fled from officers before being recovered in Gurnee. The Libertyville Police Department said they investigated a series of crimes that included stolen vehicles and criminal trespass to vehicles early Wednesday morning. Officers responded around 1:34 a.m. to the […]
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Suspects attempting to steal car ram into garage, parked car as police warn of thieves canvassing Antioch neighborhoods
Police are alerting residents after thieves have been seen canvassing neighborhoods in Antioch and stealing cars, including one where they rammed a stolen car into a garage and another vehicle. Antioch Police Chief Geoffrey Guttschow said detectives are investigating instances of car theft crews coming to Antioch in search of unlocked vehicles. There have been at least […]
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Members of video gaming burglary crew that stole $400K from businesses in Chicagoland area sentenced to prison
Members of a crew who stole approximately $400,000 during burglaries targeting video gaming machines in Lake and McHenry counties and surrounding counties have been sentenced to prison. Lucas Bailey, 41, of Wilmington, was sentenced to three years in prison in Lake County Circuit Court after pleading guilty in June to one count of burglary, a […]
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At least nine vehicles burglarized by suspects who broke vehicle windows to steal items in Highland Park
Police are investigating after a suspect or suspects broke windows to multiple vehicles and stole purses, bags, jewelry and credit cards from at least nine cars in Highland Park. The Highland Park Police Department responded to eight reports of burglary to motor vehicles in the span of one hour from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, according to […]