2 sports cars stolen from Schimmer in Mendota

Mendota police and Illinois State Police are investigating the theft of two sports cars reported Friday morning from Schimmer in Mendota. One of the cars was recovered.

Mendota police said they were dispatched at 1:44 a.m. Friday to the dealership at 1501 S. 13th Ave. for an activated alarm. Upon arrival, officers found several broken windows to the building, which led to the showroom and office area.

As a result of an initial investigation, it was found that two vehicles, a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette and 2021 Chevrolet Camaro, were stolen from the property. The Corvette was taken from the showroom and the Camaro from outside.

At 4:57 a.m., the Chicago Police Department found the Corvette in its jurisdiction. The Corvette was towed and secured for evidence processing, police said.