Car Stolen In Covington Knolls: Lemont PD

LEMONT, IL — Lemont has experienced several more recent thefts from unlocked vehicles, according to police. In a recent incident in the Covington Knolls subdivision, a car was also stolen. Police are reminding residents to lock their cars and to not leave keys in unattended vehicles.

Police said these thefts are committed by juveniles who travel the interstate system victimizing the communities close to interchanges. Police typically see these crews in the areas bordering the expressway, however as those areas become target-hardened due to residents diligently locking their vehicles, the thieves are moving inward to subdivisions where unlocked vehicles are more prevalent.

The thieves will only target unlocked cars and they will grab what is accessible, police said. Additionally, they only utilize stolen vehicles to travel from location to location, and will commit crimes in several suburbs during one night. Occasionally, they will steal vehicles if they find keys inside the vehicle, and utilize those stolen vehicles for their raids on the days immediately following the theft.

Lemont Police Department said it will be increasing presence in the neighborhoods targeted by these crews. If you observe any individuals who you don't recognize from the neighborhood, contact the police by dialing 911.

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