Community Alert on Recent Vehicle Break-ins and Thefts

November 12, 2024 : Over the past 24 hours, the Village has had over a dozen reported burglaries from motor vehicles and multiple stolen vehicles. Additional incidents have been reported in surrounding communities. To help protect your property, please follow these steps:

• Lock your vehicles at all times, even when parked at home.

• Remove valuables or keep them out of sight.

• Park in a garage or a well-lit area whenever possible.

• Turn on exterior lights to enhance visibility around your property.

• Regularly check your residential surveillance cameras for any unusual activity.

• Report any suspicious vehicles or individuals to the Flossmoor Police Department at (708) 957-4500 .

In response, the police department has deployed two Tactical units for the midnight shift and increased patrols throughout the Village. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping Flossmoor safe.

This Community alert also went out tonight, November 12, as an ECOP. As a reminder, emergency alerts - in the form of E-Cop emails and/or Rave/Smart 911 texts - are issued when a call to action is needed, or there is an immediate safety concern for the community. Sign up for alerts on the Village website ( www.Flossmoor.org ) and for Rave/Smart 911 services by texting "ECOM911Alerts" to 77295.