Very seldom does the commission of a crime go unseen. One individual may have the single piece of evidence that is crucial to solving a crime. If you have any information regarding the crimes listed below, please contact the McCook Police Dept, or send an e-mail to investigations@villageofmccook.org . If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the following number: 708-447-1234
Below you will find some information on unsolved crimes in McCook, Illinois. If you have any information on these or other crimes, please contact the McCook PD at the phone number or e-mail link on this page. Any information you provide might be the key to solving one of these cases. You can remain anonymous.
 

 

  

Murder of
John (Burrito) Klimes
On October 8th, 1981, at approximately 10:50 P.M., Mr. Klimes was killed while on his way to meet a friend of his at the Showcase Lounge in Lyons, Illinois.  Mr. Klimes and his friend were going to drive to Joliet to attend a party.  Mr. Klimes drove from  his home in Countryside, Illinois, while going through McCook the vehicle he was riding in exploded, this killed Mr. Klimes instantly. 

John (Burrito) Klimes Jr.

    
Attempted Murder
All Star Bar & Grill

Video Clip of Two Offenders Leaving Bar.
(Offenders are the first two patrons exiting bar)

 On May 16th 2008, Three Male Hispanics exited All Star Bar & Grill and had a confrontation with a patron.
The three Hispanic males entered a Green Ford Explorer and confronted the patron in front of the bar. 
The patron was then grabbed and dragged  by one of the Hispanic males sitting in the front seat of the Ford Explorer as the vehicle sped off.

Surveillance cameras captured all three Hispanic males exiting the bar.  Please view the footage and if you know anyone that resembles any of the Hispanic males please contact the McCook Police Dept.

Video Clip of One Offender Leaving Bar.
(Offender is seen in long sleeve green hooded sweatshirt)
 

Aggravated Arson
Tru - Vue Manufacturing

On December 3rd, 2004, at approximately 12:51 A.M. a 911 Caller reported a car on fire in the parking lot of Tru -Vue.  The manufacturing company was in full operation at the time of the fire, Investigation into the incident uncovered a suspect but not enough evidence to file criminal charges.

A surveillance camera of an adjacent business captured a vehicle in the area immediately before the fire, this vehicle departed hastily after the fire started. The McCook Police Department is attempting to identify the vehicle and its owner, please click on the link below and see the vehicle.
 

Click Here to See the Surveillance Footage Page

 If you have any information pertaining to this incident please call the McCook Police Department or email an Investigator. 
Click Here to Email an Investigator. or Return to McCook Police Main Page

McCook Police Department   5000 S. Glencoe Ave., McCook, Illinois  60525  708.447.1234