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City of Carbondale
Police Department
501 South Washington
Carbondale, Illinois 62901

Phone (618) 457-3200
Fax (618) 457-3204

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Burglary to Motor Vehicle & Unlawful Use of Credit Card Investigation Case Update

On 11-22-13, the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to the 900 block of West Main Street in reference to a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle. Read More »

Residential Burglary Investigation

On 12-03-13, the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to a residence in the 500 block of West Kenicott Street in reference to a report of a residential burglary in progress. Read More »

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Burglary to Motor Vehicle/ Forgery/Unlawful Use of a Credit Card Investigation

06-20-13 Web Release- Burglary to Motor Vehicle/ Forgery/Unlawful Use of a Credit Card Investigation

On 06-18-2013 at 1:41 a.m., officers of the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to a business in the 300 block of West Main Street regarding burglary to a motor vehicle. During the course of investigation, officer learned that a credit card belonging to the victim was used to make unauthorized purchases at two businesses near the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Carbondale between 06-07-2013 and 06-09-13. The suspect is described as a black male. The investigation into the incident is continuing.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Police Department at (618) 457-3200 or Crime Stoppers at (618) 549-COPS (2677). Anonymous tips may also be made by selecting the "Crime Stoppers" tab located on the main page of this website.