Glencoe Warns of Recent Home and Car Burglaries

The following is from the Village of Glencoe:

Glencoe Public Safety Officers are determined to prevent crime; however, we need your help.

Recent house and vehicle burglaries have highlighted the need to properly secure your property to avoid being victimized. Locked doors and windows are simple ways to deter criminals; locked doors and windows often remove the opportunity for an offender to enter your home and steal your valuables.

Unlocked and locked vehicles containing visible valuables make easy targets for criminals. Please store valuable items in hidden or locked compartments, and ensure your vehicle is locked whenever it is left unattended.

These simple precautions will help ensure your safety as well as protect your property, and should always be a priority. Public Safety Officers will make you aware if they discover any unsafe or unsecure conditions related to your property via a Service Observation form. If you observe and suspicious activity, please contact the Department of Public Safety immediately.

For additional Crime Prevention / Safety information, visit our website http://www.villageofglencoe.org/departments/public_safety/default.aspx, or contact Lieutenant Lee Weinzimmer at 847-835-4112.