Woodford County, IL – Authorities in Woodford County say several suspects have been identified following a string of early morning vehicle break-ins near Spring Bay on Tuesday, November 5. Deputies received multiple reports of thefts and damaged vehicles shortly after dawn, prompting a multi-agency response.
According to the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation was a collaborative effort involving the East Peoria Police Department and the Washington Police Department. Officials say multiple stolen items have since been recovered.
Deputies credited local residents with providing home security footage that proved instrumental in identifying the suspects. “Numerous citizens came forward with helpful camera footage,” the sheriff’s office said in a social media post Tuesday.
Residents in the area are reminded to keep vehicle doors locked and valuables out of sight to deter future thefts.
Anyone with information related to the break-ins is encouraged to contact the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
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