Sangamon and Menard County Crimestoppers is this week seeking information on a string of car burglaries near White Oaks Mall.
Police say 15 cars have so far been burglarized near the mall and surrounding neighborhoods, mostly between midnight and 4 a.m. Most of the cars were unlocked and no physical evidence was recovered. A witness described the suspect as a black man in his early twenties, about 5'9".
Any information about this or other crimes can be sent anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 788-8427 or though text message. Type TIP-672 plus a message to CRIMES. Information leading to an arrest could be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
(posted 4:38 p.m. 11/28/2012 by Alex Degman)