Crime & Safety
Mokena JC Penney Hit In Smash-And-Grab: Police Chief
The smash-and-grab burglary happened in the early morning hours Tuesday, May 28.
MOKENA, IL — Mokena police are investigating a smash-and-grab burglary at JC Penney, 11325 W Lincoln Hwy.
Officers responded to an alarm call at approximately 3:22 a.m. Tuesday, and, upon arriving on-scene, noted the front doors shattered. The jewelry cases appear to have been targeted, said Mokena Police Chief Brian Benton. The doors were seen still boarded up later Tuesday.
Suspect information was not provided as of Tuesday afternoon. The manager arrived on-scene, but video was not readily available at that time, Benton said. The doors
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Police are investigating and will follow up when surveillance footage is provided.
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