Heavy Police Presence In New Lenox, Authorities Ask Public To Avoid Area

NEW LENOX, IL — New Lenox police were warning community members of a heavy police presence Sunday evening.

The presence was in the 2300 block of Alta Vista Drive, police said in a social media post around 7:30 p.m.

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"There is no threat to the community, but we are asking people to avoid the area until further notice," the police department said. "We appreciate your cooperation and we will provide new information when it is available."

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