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Machesney Park deputy chief warns residents of juvenile car burglaries; urges locking vehicles
Summary
Deputy Chief Josh reported a string of car burglaries in Machesney Park attributed to juveniles and urged residents to lock vehicle doors; police said suspects check door handles rather than breaking windows.
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — Deputy Chief Josh, public safety supervisor for the Village of Machesney Park, told trustees on Jan. 6 that the department has identified juveniles in a recent string of vehicle burglaries and urged residents to lock their cars.
"We've had some car burglaries in Machesney," Deputy Chief Josh said. "Just please let everyone know to make sure they lock their doors.…
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