hahaha! Happened right next to my town (Im in Peoria).
By Journal Star staff
Posted Jan 25, 2010 @ 02:10 PM
Last update Jan 25, 2010 @ 04:02 PM
EAST PEORIA —
Boxes of cigarettes worth thousands or perhaps even millions of dollars total were stolen during Sunday’s break-in at Federal Warehouse Co.
East Peoria police estimate three to five semi trailers filled with stolen cigarettes were driven away from the heist discovered early Sunday afternoon.
The police investigation, which also will involve state and national agencies, by Monday had revealed many details of a well-planned burglary in which entry was gained through a hole cut in a roof, Federal’s alarm system was shut off, and semis and trailers stolen from Morton companies apparently were used to haul away the booty.
“The bottom line is, this seems to be a very coordinated, professional operation,” East Peoria Police Chief Ed Papis said. “This was well orchestrated.”
Posted Jan 25, 2010 @ 02:10 PM
Last update Jan 25, 2010 @ 04:02 PM
EAST PEORIA —
Boxes of cigarettes worth thousands or perhaps even millions of dollars total were stolen during Sunday’s break-in at Federal Warehouse Co.
East Peoria police estimate three to five semi trailers filled with stolen cigarettes were driven away from the heist discovered early Sunday afternoon.
The police investigation, which also will involve state and national agencies, by Monday had revealed many details of a well-planned burglary in which entry was gained through a hole cut in a roof, Federal’s alarm system was shut off, and semis and trailers stolen from Morton companies apparently were used to haul away the booty.
“The bottom line is, this seems to be a very coordinated, professional operation,” East Peoria Police Chief Ed Papis said. “This was well orchestrated.”