Windows Smashed, Cars Broken Into In Western Springs: Cops

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL — Police are investigating two car burglaries which happened at Spring Rock Park on Sunday. These burglaries are the latest of several recent car burglaries at the park. Police said the cars were broken into sometime between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Oct. 21. One of the burglaries happened on Burlington Avenue near the lower level tennis courts and the second occurred within the upper level parking lot.

The windows were broken on both vehicles and valuables left in plain view were removed, police said. The police department continues to work closely with the Western Springs Park District and will be conducting extra patrols.

The Western Springs Police would like to provide the following crime prevention tips to all park visitors:

• Keep all vehicle doors and windows closed and locked at all times, even during quick errands. Lock the trunk, hatchback or tailgate to limit access into your vehicle. Always take your keys with you.
• If your vehicle has a security system - use it.
• Remove visible items (cash, wallet, purse, cell phones) from the vehicle or place them in the trunk. If you leave items visible in your vehicle, you are an easy target.
• Park your vehicle in an area that is visible to the public.
• A person looking into parked vehicles may be looking to steal a vehicle or valuables left in plain view inside.
• The sound of breaking glass or car alarm could mean a vehicle break-in.
• Any vehicle without lights at night, traveling slowly, or following a course that seems aimless or repetitive is suspicious in any location. Occupants may be "casing" for a burglary.
• A person walking around pulling on car door handles may be looking for unlocked vehicles to steal from.

If anyone has information about these burglaries, contact the WSPD Detective Division at (708) 246-8540.

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