Palatine police investigating rash of car burglaries

Palatine police say they are investigating vehicle burglaries that were reported in four areas of the village Monday.

Police said the burglars entered unlocked vehicles parked on driveways in the overnight hours to take cash, garage door openers, I-PASS transponders, small electronics, sunglasses and other items. Police said the burglars used the openers to gain access to victims' garages to enter some cars.

The burglaries were reported in neighborhoods near Quentin Road and Lakeview Drive; Chewink Court and North Benton Street; North Hale Street and East Colfax Street; and Auburn Woods and West Northwest Highway.

Anyone with information is asked to call Palatine police at (847) 359-9000 or Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-7867. Police stressed residents should always lock their vehicles and not leave valuables where they can be easily seen.