Mokena, IL – Mokena police say juvenile suspects have been identified in connection with a home break-in earlier this month.
According to the Mokena Police Department, officers responded during the early morning hours of Aug. 2 to a call about a door that had been kicked in. While no contact was made with the suspects at the scene, night shift officers allegedly tracked them through the grass to a residence. Police said legal restrictions at the time prevented officers from taking immediate action at that location.
The case was turned over to the department’s Investigations Division, which identified the juveniles within three days. Detectives contacted their parents or guardians, and the victims were consulted. Authorities reported that the case has been closed in a manner considered satisfactory to the victims.
Police are urging parents to speak with their children about the dangers of engaging in such acts, noting that a homeowner could perceive the intrusion as a violent home invasion, potentially putting young offenders at serious risk of harm.
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