Following a series of burglaries in the area, on Monday evening Mackinaw police  announced that they have taken two juveniles into custody on burglary charges, with more charges expected. In a social media announcement, the Mackinaw Police Department encouraged local residents to contact the Tazewell County State's Attorney Office to express concerns for the safety of the community and urge the office to follow through with charges “as it seems to be the same group of juveniles, repeatedly”. In the post, the Mackinaw police asked the community for their assistance with these types of crimes by reporting any suspicious activity one might happen to notice. “If you see something suspicious, get as much information as you can, and report it. Nothing is too small to report! Some important pieces of information we like are: descriptions, pictures, video, last direction of travel, etc.”

The announcement of these arrests came on the heels of another social media post from the Mackinaw Police Department on Monday, February 7th. This post, declaring the day “Manhunt Monday” police seek the help of the public in locating the suspect in a series of burglaries, fraud, trespass to vehicles, and other crimes. Accompanying the plea for public help is a picture provided by surveillance cameras at Casey’s General Store. In the picture, the suspect is shown waiting in line with a few items in their hand. The suspect is wearing what appears to be a black Carhartt stocking cap, a black mask, blue or gray pants, along with a drab green jacket that appears to be in the style of military field jackets.

The Mail reached out to the Mackinaw Police Department and the Tazewell County State’s Attorney Office for comment on these cases, however, both requests were ignored.

If you have any information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspect featured in the Mackinaw Police Departments “Manhunt Monday” post, please contact the Mackinaw Police at (309) 359-8914. You may also contact Officer Gilmore at ngilmore.MAPD@gmail.com or Officer Edwards at SRO@mackinawil.gov