Crime & Safety
Teen Charged In New Lenox Vehicle Burglaries
A 15-year-old was arrested and charged by New Lenox Police early Wednesday morning.
NEW LENOX, IL — New Lenox Police arrested and charged a 15-year-old in connection with a string of motor vehicle burglaries. Police said the burglaries happened in the early morning hours Aug. 4 in the Windemere West subdivision, according to Deputy Chief Micah Nuesse.
Nuesse said the teen temporarily resides in New Lenox with a relative.
Nuesse further noted that it appeared that all the reported burglaries and attempted burglaries, approximately eight of them, were to motor vehicles that were left unlocked.
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Police reminded residents to keep their valuables inside and lock their vehicles.
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