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Elmhurst cops capture three in manhunt, fourth man still on the loose

Three men are in custody but a fourth is still at large in connection with a burglary and auto theft Monday morning on Elmhurst's north side, police said.

Police said they responded about 5 a.m. to a report of a prowler inside a garage on the 600 block of Fay.

Responding officers spotted two vehicles in the area and attempted to stop both cars. The drivers of both vehicles tried to flee and struck a marked squad car on the 400 block of West Avenue. The suspects all ran away.

Police later discovered the vehicles had been stolen from Elmhurst and Villa Park.

Police said they established a perimeter with help from neighboring police agencies and began a systematic search of the area. One of the suspects was found on the 400 block of W. North Avenue, the second was found at North Avenue and Ridgeland and the third was found on the 400 block of West Avenue. A fourth man is believed to have left the area.

One of the suspects was carrying a loaded handgun, authorities said.

Police say they believe the men were entering unlocked cars and garages to steal valuables or to look for cars with keys in the ignition. The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at (630) 530-3050.

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