Law enforcement authorities in Kankakee County are asking for the public's help in solving a burglary involving a squad car. A marked Kankakee County sheriff's squad was broken into during the overnight hours Wednesday (January 6). The person responsible stole an AR-15 firearm, ammunition and a bulletproof vest.

The vehicle's passenger side window had been broken and the squad car ransacked. This was in the area of South Wall and W. Water Streets.

The semi-automatic rifle was concealed inside a gun vault in the back of the vehicle.

CRIMESTOPPERS welcomes any calls about the crime. Call 815-932-7463.

Federal authorities have been notified about the burglary.

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