Warm weather has brought with it the annual uptick in petty crimes around the Clinton community.

Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers notes the start of summer typically sees a rise in things like thefts from vehicles, but he says this summer has already been busy....

According to Lowers, their officers are dealing with an increase in petty crimes and disturbances with a majority being committed by repeat offenders.  He feels the recent Illinois bail reforms have had frustrating consequences...

If you see something suspicious, the chief encourages you to report it to the police department.  However, he says that means a PHONE CALL to the department...not a message on Facebook...

The quickest way to report suspicious activity is to call 9-1-1.  The Clinton Police Department non-emergency phone line is 217-935-9441.