Several Car Burglaries Reported In Manhattan: Cops

MANHATTAN, IL — Several car burglaries and vehicle trespassings have been reported in recent days, Manhattan Police said. During the overnight hours from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, police took several reports in different neighborhoods in Manhattan.

Police said out of all of the reports taken, only one car had its doors locked.

"We are actively investigating these incidents as well as increasing our patrols of subdivisions, but we need the public’s help," police said.

Police reminded residents to lock their vehicles. If any resident has home surveillance or other video footage which may help identify the offenders in these incidents, contact Det. Duffy by calling (815) 418-2127 or by email at bduffy@villageofmanhattan.org.