Crime & Safety
Homeowner Thwarts Attempted Theft of BMW On Thanksgiving Day
Oak Lawn police believe the same crew to be involved in three attempted vehicle thefts on Thanksgiving, triggering a community alert.
OAK LAWN, IL — Would-be car thieves did not take a holiday off when they attempted to steal several vehicles from driveways in Oak Lawn on Thanksgiving Day. A community alert was blasted out to residents Thursday afternoon.
The first attempted theft happened in the 5800 block of 89th Street, where witnesses described the thieves as “younger male blacks” who tried to enter a Dodge Charger and a Dodge Challenger, police said.
A second attempted theft happened in the 9500 block of Merrimac Avenue, where police said the same crew tried to gain entry into a BMW. The crew scattered when confronted by the homeowners. The alleged thieves fled the scene in a red Dodge Challenger that was used in both incidents.
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Anyone who may have information about the attempted car thefts or the suspects, or if you see something possibly related to the incidents on your home security video, please call the Oak Lawn Police Department at 708-422-8292.
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