Crime & Safety

Cars Stolen In Hinsdale Neighborhoods: Cops

It's part of a trend of suspects targeting unlocked cars with key fobs inside, police said.

Cars were stolen in the 400 block of South Monroe Street and the 5700 block of South Garfield Avenue, Hinsdale police said.
Cars were stolen in the 400 block of South Monroe Street and the 5700 block of South Garfield Avenue, Hinsdale police said. (David Giuliani/Patch)

HINSDALE, IL – Two cars were stolen overnight Monday in Hinsdale neighborhoods, police said.

Stolen were an Acura MDX in a driveway in the 400 block of South Monroe Street and a Kia Sorrento in the front of a house in the 5700 block of South Garfield Avenue, police said. Several other cars were rummaged through.

Police said the thefts were part of a regional trend in which criminals target unlocked cars with the key fobs left inside. Western Springs and Elmhurst have been among the targeted towns.

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Here is other information in the latest Hinsdale police blotter:

  • A house in the 400 block of Warren Terrace was burglarized between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Monday. The suspect forced entry through a back door and rummaged through bedrooms. The case is pending.
  • A car was vandalized around noon last Thursday in the parking lot at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 139 First St.

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