Seems like there's a string of robberies connected to a group of alleged thieves stemming from South America, according to multiple sources. These robbers appear to be highly trained, using things like "jammers" to stop wifi security systems from going off. ABC7 Chicago reported more on the crime wave, saying the following in a news article:
"We're on high alert," said Cindy Babich, a McHenry County resident.
Thieves have broken into three homes in the small quiet community since the end of January. All three backed up to golf courses, and the thieves got in through the back door. Police believe a gang of thieves from South America may be responsible.
"Guys are donating time. They are committed to the project. They wanna get these guys as soon as possible," said Lakewood Police Chief Mike Roth.
Authorities in a number of Chicago area communities have been targets for a theft ring from Chile. In January, Oak Brook police were able to arrest one suspect involved in a burglary at a home that backed up to a wooded area. That suspect had only come to this country days earlier. Several of his accomplices, however, were able to get away.
