Rash of Vehicle Burglaries Reported in Aurora

AURORA, IL — The Aurora Police Department is investigating 11 vehicle burglaries that have occurred recently on the city’s West Side.

The latest incidents occurred between 5:30 p.m. May 31 and 7:30 a.m. June 1 in the 1200 blocks of Morton Avenue and Coventry Place; and in the 1100 block of Nantucket Road.

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A total of five vehicles were hit, four of which were parked in apartment complex parking lots on Coventry and Nantucket. Contents of all the vehicles were strewn about their interiors and missing items included car stereo face plates, cell phones, and a set of work keys.

Six vehicles were burglarized in similar fashions between 9:30 p.m. May 28 and 12:15 p.m. May 29 in the 2000 block of Bradford Lane and 2100 block of Sandburg Drive. Three of the vehicles were parked on the street and three in driveways. Stolen items included electronics and loose change.

A surveillance camera system in the area did capture one of the burglaries on Bradford Lane being committed by a man who is approximately 5’10” to 6’0” and weighs between 120 and 160 pounds. After burglarizing a vehicle, he appears to meet up with what appears to be two other men across the street. There is no further descriptions of the suspects.

The total loss in all of the incidents was estimated to be approximately $1300.

Although some of the vehicles were unlocked at the time of the burglaries making entry easy, several of them were locked which leads police to believe that the burglars may be armed with door opening tools. They remind residents that locking vehicle doors and windows and stashing anything of value out of sight is still the best way to avoid being victimized.

Anyone with information is asked to call Aurora Police Investigators at 630-256-5500 or Aurora Area Crime Stoppers at 630-892-1000. Callers to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and qualify for a cash reward of up to $5000 for information that leads to any arrests. Tips can also be submitted through the Aurora Police Department’s free app available through iTunes, the Android Market, or Amazon App Store. Simply search for “My Police Department”, find the Aurora Police, and download.