Police Urge Caution after 7 Car Burglaries in 1 Night

LEMONT, IL — Lemont police are warning residents to lock their car doors, after a string of seven car burglaries in one night.

The incidents took place in the overnight hours Wednesday, Sept. 28 along the I-355 corridor, according to Lemont Police Chief Marc Maton.

Police believe that the burglaries are committed by at least two suspects, one who drives a car into the area, the other who jumps out and begins checking for unlocked vehicles nearby. In one instance, a car was stolen when it was left unlocked with the keys inside, Maton said. The vehicle was later recovered in Chicago. The subjects then move on to other surrounding towns.

All of the cars targeted were unlocked. Police have a person of interest, and the investigation continues.

Maton reminds residents to lock their cars and take all valuables into their place of residence.

If you have any information regarding these incidents, you are asked to contact Lemont Police Department Investigations Division at 630-257-2229.

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