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Hit-and-run driver totals three vehicles at Sycamore dealership

By  Sun-Times Wire
   
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(SYCAMORE) Crime Stoppers issued an alert Thursday for information about a truck that jumped a curb and totaled three vehicles at a car dealership in DeKalb County.

The hit-and-run happened in the early morning hours Sunday at DeKalb/Sycamore Chevrolet dealership at 1925 Mercantile Dr. in Sycamore, according to DeKalb County Crime Stoppers.

The vehicle — believed to be a 2000-03 Ford F250 or Ford F350 pickup — jumped the curb and struck three new vehicles, totaling all three.

The truck should have heavy front-end damage, according to the statement from Crime Stoppers.

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at (815) 895-3272 or email crimestoppers@dekalbcounty.org.

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