A shelter in place has been issued for Joliet’s west side.

The perimeter includes Black Rd to the north, Glenwood to the south, Midland to the west and Raynor to the east.

WERV has learned that Joliet Police and Illinois State Police are conducting a massive manhunt on Joliet’s near westside.

Sources say that 6 males ran from a stolen vehicle, and the individuals could possibly be connected with other crimes committed in another jurisdiction
Police in Joliet are going from house to house looking for the individuals who are reportedly armed including possibly with a long gun.
The area of the search is just west of the Cathedral Area specifically Taylor and Midland.
A shelter in place from the Will County EMA was issued at 5:23am.

Stay tuned to 95.9 The River for the latest on this developing story

One individual is in custody. Police believe the others could be armed. Suspects involved in criminal activity in the Addison area and stole a car .

 

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