Police Report Vehicle Burglary Spree; Resident Donates K9 Vest

Village of Monee Meeting | January 28, 2026

Article Summary: The Monee Police Department reported a series of attempted vehicle thefts targeting specific makes, while the board honored a resident for donating protective equipment to the K9 unit.

Public Safety Key Points:

• Crime Alert: Three vehicle burglaries occurred between Jan. 20 and Jan. 23.

• Targeted Vehicles: Offenders forced entry into Dodge and Jeep vehicles but were unable to steal them.

• Donation: Resident Sue Cash raised funds to purchase a protective vest for K9 officer Cap.

MONEE – Trustee Scott Youdris provided a public safety report during the Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, village board meeting, alerting residents to a recent string of vehicle crimes.

Between Jan. 20 and Jan. 23, the Monee Police Department took three reports of burglary to motor vehicles. Youdris stated that in all three instances, offenders made forced entry into Dodge and Jeep vehicles. While it appeared the offenders were attempting to steal the automobiles, they were unsuccessful.

“Investigators have reviewed surveillance video and have submitted evidence to the Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services for analysis,” Youdris said. He reminded residents that the police department has a stock of steering wheel locks available free of cost.

Earlier in the meeting, Mayor Dr. Therese M. Bogs honored resident Sue Cash for her fundraising efforts on behalf of the police department’s K9 unit. Cash, an instructor in yoga for first responders, raised enough funds to purchase protective vests for three area police dogs, including one for Monee K9 officer Cap.

“You lead by example and you follow your heart with action,” Mayor Bogs told Cash during the presentation.