Suspicious attempt to steal lawnmower at unoccupied house, Benton IL


A resident near West Reed street reported hearing noises two nights in a row from an unoccupied house behind him. Someone may be trying to steal a lawnmower from that house.
Audio|Source: Franklin, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson Counties Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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This is a call from near West Reed.
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He advised, he thinks someone is trying to possibly steal the mower from the residents directly behind him.
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He says this is the second night. He's heard somebody back there making noise. They sound like they tried to start a mower.
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But no one's currently living there with Harvison's house. I would like me to check it up. It's 7.8. It's a wife.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Reed St, Benton, IL 62812
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