Criminals accessing vehicles at time of auto thefts, burglaries early morning around 4:30 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2024 in Antioch, Illinois YouTube Tips ⓘ
Antioch Police Department issued a Community Alert Friday, March 8, 2024 for residents after two early morning vehicle thefts from residential driveways and several vehicle burglaries or trespass incidents occurred.
Antioch Police Chief Geoffrey Guttschow alerted residents after two cars were stolen and a dozen other vehicles were burglarized during the early morning hours, Friday morning, March 8, 2024. While attempting to apprehend the offenders, Antioch Police were involved in a short pursuit, which ended when the fleeing suspects reached speeds of nearly 100 miles per hour.
Around 4:30 a.m. Friday March 8, 2024, two vehicles were reported stolen from the Trevor Creek and Antioch Manor subdivisions. Responding officers spotted the vehicles, and a pursuit was initiated. The speeds reached nearly 100 miles per hour as they approached the downtown district. Antioch Police command staff terminated the pursuit out of concern for public safety.
SUBDIVISIONS …
Adjacent neighborhoods just south of the Illinois Wisconsin State line on the north side of Antioch
Trevor Creek is a neighborhood of single-family homes located north of North Avenue and west of Route 83 (Main Street).
Antioch Manor is an apartment complex also located north of North Avenue and west of Route 83 (Main Street).
Detectives determined that of the two vehicles that were stolen, one was being warmed up in the driveway by the owner when it was stolen. The other vehicle was believed to have been “hotwired.”
A total of 14 vehicles were entered, two were stolen. Another vehicle was damaged when had steering column was stripped in an attempt to hotwire the vehicle. One of the stolen vehicles was later recovered in Antioch. Residents are reminded to make sure their car doors are locked and belongings are secured at night. In each of the 14 most recent instances involving auto theft or burglary, every vehicle was left unlocked.
HIGHLIGHTS …
2 Vehicles Stolen
12 vehicles trespassed or burglarized
Every vehicle was unlocked 4:30 AM
Engine of 1 stolen vehicle was running for warmup
Other stolen vehicle was hotwired
Police pursuit terminated
1 vehicle recovered
At least 2 vehicles used by offenders
Offenders/passengers ran from offenders’ vehicles to driveways of victims vehicles
1 offender’s vehicle used to apparently follow up on the other vehicle
Crime activity covered 2 subdivisions
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Chief Guttschow says residents should be on alert for suspicious activity.
“This type of crime is unfortunately becoming a normal part of living in suburban Chicago. These crews operate as a well-organized crime syndicate targeting communities across the region. I would like to remind residents that if they see suspicious activity, they should call 9-1-1 immediately, and not intervene. In the past, we have had video footage of some car thieves carrying guns, which is another common occurrence that we’ve seen in similar crimes throughout the suburban area. Please remember it is not worth risking your life to stop a car theft.”
— Antioch Police Chief Geoffrey Guttschow
There has been no evidence that the most recent car thieves were armed, according to the Antioch Police Department.
Chief Guttschow said the police department is stepping up overnight patrols in residential neighborhoods. Anyone with any additional information related to these crimes, including security camera video, or anyone who may have been the victim of an unreported crime, is urged to call the Antioch Police dispatch center at 847-270-9111 or email [email protected].
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