Crime & Safety

Masked Men Steal Stash Of Cigarettes From New Lenox Gas Station: PD

The burglary happened Monday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m.

NEW LENOX, IL — Two masked men stole a garbage bag full of cigarettes from a New Lenox gas station April 22, police said.

Police were called to Circle K just after 3:30 p.m. April 22 for a report of a burglary at Circle K, 471 Nelson Rd. An employee told police that two men in ski masks had entered the store, walked behind the counter, and filled a garbage bag with cigarettes from the display, according to police reports.

The men did not say anything or display any weapons. No employees were injured.

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The value of the cigarettes is not known at this time.

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