Police say suspects burglarized and stole multiple unlocked vehicles early Tuesday morning in several towns in Lake County. The Grayslake Police Department said Grayslake was one of several towns that were victim to the suspects. A preliminary investigation shows multiple unknown offenders and suspect vehicles were involved in the incidents. It is unclear how many […]
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New Illinois laws going into effect in January aim to address spike in carjackings, vehicle thefts
(The Center Square) – New laws are set to take effect in January that lawmakers say are aimed at addressing carjackings and car thefts in Illinois. California experienced the highest number of stolen vehicles overall in 2021, with more than 200,000 vehicles taken. The top five states for vehicular crime – California, Illinois, Florida, Colorado […]
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Police departments in Lake County warn residents of car burglaries and theft, encourage ‘9 PM Routine’
Numerous police departments in Lake County are warning residents of an increase in car burglaries and thefts and are encouraging residents to practice the “9 PM Routine.” Authorities say car burglaries and thefts increase as the weather warms up, and they are offering tips to combat such crimes. The Lake County Forest Preserves said parking […]
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Police say multiple vehicles burglarized, stolen overnight in Woodstock subdivision
Police are warning residents to lock their vehicles after several vehicles were burglarized and others were stolen overnight in a Woodstock subdivision. The Woodstock Police Department said several vehicles were reported burglarized in the Applewood subdivision during the early morning hours on Wednesday. A few vehicles were also stolen in the Applewood subdivision, police said. […]
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North Shore communities see 130% increase in stolen vehicles in 2020, police say
Police in Highland Park, Lake Forest, Highwood and Deerfield are warning residents that stolen vehicles are up 130% and burglary to vehicles are up 70% in 2020. Amanda Civitello, Communications Manager for the City of Highland Park, said that the four towns strongly urge residents to take precautions to prevent vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts […]
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Police arrest juvenile who admitted to dozens of car burglaries and car thefts in Lakemoor area
Police arrested a juvenile on Monday who admitted to dozens of car burglaries and car thefts in the Lakemoor area. On Monday at about 5:30 p.m., Lakemoor police officers responded to a well-being check for a juvenile in the 500 block of Summer Boulevard in Lakemoor. When police arrived they located the juvenile hiding in […]