Danville Residents Warned to Lock Homes and Vehicles Following Burglaries

Des Moines County Sheriff Mike Johnstone stated that several burglaries have taken place in Danville in the last few days and while no arrests have been made he advises area residents to keep their homes and vehicles locked.

Johnstone would not comment if the recent string of burglaries are related or if they have any suspects at this time because it is currently under investigation.

Johnstone did say that if anyone notices anything suspicious to contact the Sheriff’s Office. He also stated that the burglaries that have taken place appear to be crimes of opportunity so the best thing to do is to keep valuables locked.