Crime & Safety
Wet Bandit Strikes The Day After Christmas: Romeoville Police
Someone broke into the home and stole medication and more, along with turning on the faucets.
ROMEOVILLE, IL — Romeoville police are investigating a residential burglary that happened the day after Christmas. Residents reported someone entered a home in the 500 block of Wynbrooke and turned on faucets in the home in a crime that's reminiscent of the "Wet bandits" from the Christmas classic "Home Alone."
A computer, keys and medication were also stolen from the home.
Whoever committed the burglary also damaged a TV and a vehicle at the home, police said.
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