The sheriff’s office is reminding residents to lock their cars as Lake County has seen an increase in vehicle thefts and burglaries in recent weeks. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said the increase has been seen throughout the county and not in a specific area. “While our sheriff’s deputies, detectives, and sheriff’s canines have been […]
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Police warn residents to remain vigilant after reports of vehicle burglaries, stolen vehicle in Cary
Police are warning residents after they received multiple reports of subjects attempting to enter motor vehicles Thursday morning in residential areas in Cary and Crystal Lake. The incidents occurred in residential areas in the northeast region of Cary as well as neighboring towns. In some cases, the subjects were able to successfully enter unlocked motor […]
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Suspect points gun at child who was in back seat of vehicle stolen from Waukegan store
A child inside an idling car that was stolen in Waukegan had a gun pointed at them after the suspect realized the child was in the back seat of the car. The incident happened at the Dollar General, 1501 Belvidere Road in Waukegan, around 8:30 p.m. Monday. A woman told police that she exited her […]
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6 years in prison for McHenry man convicted of stealing antique Corvette that was later set on fire
A McHenry man convicted of stealing an antique Corvette that was later lit on fire in McHenry has been sentenced to six years in prison. James R. Henson, 54, of the 4400 block of West Bull Valley Road in McHenry, was indicted on charges of arson, unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle, three counts […]