Police Thwart Late-Night Burglary

Romeoville police arrested four men early Wednesday after an officer discovered suspicious activity at a local business.

Assistant Chief Steven Lucchesi said an officer noticed something was amiss after driving past , a precast concrete floor and roof manufacturer, around 11:55 p.m. Tuesday.

“An officer was driving by and saw a gate leading to the property was wide open,” Lucchesi said. After seeing that a door to the business was also open, the officer called for back-up, and police set up a perimeter around the building.

Police apprehended four men who were attempting to steal copper wire from the business, Lucchesi said.

Cleotha Lipson, 31, of Gary, Indiana, was arrested, along with Chicago residents Norman Jessup, 24; Lederick Coleman, 22; and Devon Hines, 21, police said. All four were charged with burglary and possession of burglary tools.

Lipson and Hines also were charged with possession of marijuana, according to Lucchesi.