Full Notification

The New Lenox Police Department is investigating four residential burglaries.  The burglaries occurred in the 200 block of E. Fourth Ave, 400 Block of S. Pine and 500 block of S. Cedar. In each case entry was gained by removing or cutting a screen to force open a window.  Once inside property was taken and in one incident a vehicle parked in the garage was stolen (later recovered). 

When officers conducted a canvass of the area, several residents described a subject seen in the area where the burglaries occurred.  The same subject was also seen in the vehicle that was stolen.  The subject was described as:

Male White

5'06" to 5'08" tall

30-40 years of age

Slender build

Long grey or light brown hair in a ponytail

Wearing a blue flannel

Home Security Tips

• Always lock your windows and doors when you go out, even if for only a few minutes.
• If you return home and find your pedestrian door that leads into your home locked, and you are certain that you left it unlocked, DO NOT GO INSIDE! 
  Call 9-1-1 ~ Burglars often lock this door to slow down a victim, allowing the burglar extra time to get out of the home before the resident enters.
• If your home is equipped with an alarm, always activate it even if you’re only going out for a short walk.
• Always keep your front and rear porch lights on from dusk to dawn and use motion detector lighting along the sides of your home or areas with little foot traffic.
• Use timers on indoor lamps to give the appearance that you are home.
• Adjust window coverings for optimal privacy while maintaining good visibility outside.
• If your garage door has a remote shutoff button on the wall-mounted control, located in the garage, consider locking the door nightly. This will prevent your garage door from being opened remotely.
• If you have a safe, make sure that it is properly bolted to concrete so that it cannot be easily removed.
• Always close and lock your safe and never leave a key or combination out or in an easy to find location (i.e. office, nightstand, etc).
• When you leave on vacation, remember to call the Police Department for a “Vacation Check” 815-485-2500. Also, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your newspaper and mail while you are away.

The New Lenox Police Department is asking residents to report any suspicious activity immediately by calling 9-1-1.  You may also contact the police department at the non-emergency number 815-485-2500 or submit anonymous crime tip at 815-462-6111.