Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: School Damaged, Items Stolen from Mover

New Lenox police reports, Sept. 16-19.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 18

Swing Stolen

A porch swing was reported stolen from a home in the 2800 block of Shannon Lane.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

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Car Burglarized

Electronics and a purse were reported stolen from a car parked in the 400 block of Degroate Road.

Unhelpful Move

A box of personal items was taken from a home in the 600 block of Pine Grove Court while the resident was packing for a move to another town, according to a police report.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

Property Damage

  • Someone smashed multiple windows at .
  • A car was keyed in the Metra parking lot.

Warrant Arrests

Two men were picked up on warrants after a routine traffic stop near Grandview Drive and Nelson Road. Larry Smith, 35, of the 700 block of Cooper Road in New Lenox, and James C. Jackson, 34, of Park Forest, were taken to Will County Jail.

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