Car Stolen From Downers Grove Home Found Wrecked, Abandoned

DOWNERS GROVE, IL -- A car that was stolen from a Downers Grove apartment complex Monday was found abandoned after it crashed into a stone wall later that day. Police say the car was stolen after the owner left it running in the parking lot of Village Square Apartments for about 15 minutes to warm it up.

According to a police report the car, a gray 2007 Honda Accord, was reported stolen around 1 a.m. and officers combed the area, but were unable to find the vehicle.

Just after 4 a.m., police responded to a report of a single-car crash near the intersection of Winwood Way and Fairmount. Responding officers identified the car, which had extensive front end damage, as the stolen vehicle.

No one was found inside the car when police arrived.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Downers Grove Police at 630-434-5600.