Burglaries Were Targeted Toward Video Gaming Machines

Galena police continue to investigate a series of weekend business burglaries that targeted video gaming machines. Police on Saturday were notified of overnight burglaries at Galena VFW Post 2665 and Gold Room Bar & Grill, both located on South Main Street. Police Chief Eric Hefel says the buildings were broken into, then the culprit or culprits targeted their video gaming machines. The machines were broken into to get the money inside. Hefel said the culprit also tried to break into Paradise Bar & Grill on Main Street. The investigation is ongoing, with the Illinois State Police assisting with the collection of forensic evidence. Anyone with information about the crimes should call Galena police at 815-777-2131.