In late July, the Madison County Sheriff's Office began investigating an influx of burglaries and car thefts that had common denominators and some evidence that led them to believe the crimes were connected. The crimes occurred in Macoupin County, Jersey County and various jurisdictions in Madison County, according to the sheriff's department.
Mandatory Credit: Madison Co. Sheriff's Off./KMOV
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8 arrested in connection with tri-county burglary ring
Several suspects are in custody believed to be linked to a tri-county burglary ring in the Metro East.

