Migrants causing crime surge in Chicago suburbs

OAK BROOK, IL – A surge in crime, primarily property-related offenses, has been recorded in Oak Brook, a suburb of Chicago, involving migrants residing in or around the city. Between October 23 and January 17, the Oak Brook Police Department arrested 47 migrants, with most charges relating to retail theft and burglary, according to Chief of Police Brian Strockis. The most recent case involved a migrant from Ecuador living in Chicago, who is accused of …

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