Sheriff's Office Using Social Media to Capture Fugitives

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is seeking new ways to capture fugitives.

One of those ways is “Fugitive Friday.” The sheriff’s office will post on its Facebook page a wanted fugitive with the goal of utilizing social media to receive information to apprehend the fugitive, according to a release from the sheriff’s office.

In addition to “Fugitive Friday,” the sheriff’s office will begin listing Kendall County’s most wanted on its website.

“Beginning today, citizens will be able to view and provide information on wanted fugitives to help the sheriff’s office apprehend these subjects,” the release said.

Sheriff Dwight Baird said in the release that the sheriff’s office is committed to bringing wanted fugitives to justice.

“We look forward to achieving this goal through the use of social media and information received from the public. The key to maintaining a safe community is good communication and partnerships with our citizens,” Baird said.

Citizens will be able to provide information on fugitives by contacting the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office at 630-553-5856. People can also call Kendall County Crimestoppers at 630- 553-5999.

The public is reminded to never attempt to apprehend fugitives on their own.