Recent Vehicle Theft: Opportunity Makes the Thief

In the past 30 days, a number of North Barrington residents and residents in the surrounding communities have experienced vehicle theft.The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has been in communication with the owners and the Village and investigations are ongoing.

As unfortunate and unsettling as this is in our community where we feel safe, it is a good reminder to always be vigilant and to report suspicious activity in your neighborhood to the Lake County Sheriff’s department at 847-549-5200.

Did you know that one million vehicles were stolen in the United States in 2023.This is a 25% increase over the prior year according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.More than one-half of the vehicles stolen occur because owners fail to take simple precautions.Here are a few steps you can take to prevent your vehicle from being stolen.

• Park in a garage if possible.
• Take your keys into the house.Don’t leave them in the vehicle.
• Close and lock the vehicle doors.
• Don’t leave valuables in the vehicle -especially in plain sight.

If your car is stolen, call 911 immediately and file a report. Be sure to contact your insurance company.