Crime & Safety
Burglar Steals $30K In Tools From Downers Grove Rental Max: Cops
Police say someone cut a hole in the fence and removed a window to gain access to the store.
DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Police are investigating a burglary that took place at the Rental Max store in the 2600 block of OgdenAvenue in Downers Grove early Monday. The suspect or suspects cut a hole in a fence and removed a window from a break room to gain access to the store and steal nearly $30,000 worth of power tools, according to a police report.
The victim told police that they became aware of the break-in after an alarm system was triggered. Police determined the suspect(s) came in through the window of the break room.
According to police, an employee reported the following items as stolen from the back of the warehouse:
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- 6 gas-powered concrete saws
- 7 gas-powered chainsaws
- 2 roto-hammer drills
- 2 drain line cameras
The total loss was estimated at $29,840.
If you have any information, contact the Downers Grove Police Department at 630-434-5600.
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