Burglar At Muffler Shop Tried, Failed To Steal Van: Police

BOLINGBROOK, IL — A minor broke into Amerimex Mufflers and Brakes early Tuesday morning and attempted to steal a van from the parking lot before leaving the scene, Bolingbrook police said.

Officers responded to the muffler shop, at 213 S. Bolingbrook Drive, around 12:10 a.m. Tuesday after a burglar alarm went off. When they got there, they noticed blood on the entrance door and a broken window, but no one was in the building.

Police said they reviewed the security footage and saw someone wearing a jean jacket and ski mask break the window with a brick to get inside. The person appeared to grab a set of keys and unsuccessfully tried to steal a van from the parking lot before leaving on foot, according to officials.

After canvassing the area, police said they found the juvenile near Fernwood Drive and took them into custody at the police station for a curfew violation. Following an investigation, the person was charged with burglary, attempted motor vehicle theft and criminal damage to property, police said.

The minor was processed and taken to the River Valley Juvenile Detention Center.

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