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  • Thieves use tablet to steal car from New Lenox driveway

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📰 News we're reading

• Car Stolen From New Lenox Driveway, Thieves Used Tablet To Start It: New Lenox Police (patch.com) — Residents in a New Lenox neighborhood are being warned after thieves stole a Chevrolet SS sedan from a Southwind Drive driveway by breaking the sunroof and using a tablet-like device to start the car. New Lenox police say the masked suspects arrived around 1:30 a.m., left with both vehicles, and are still under investigation, with no detailed descriptions available yet.
   

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Ok New Lenox! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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