Police searching for masked offender spotted burglarizing Motor Werks in Barrington

Law passed to crack down on masked offenders

In a move aimed at curbing masked criminal activity, the National Assembly on Monday passed the Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025, introducing new, harsher penalties for offenders who use face coverings while committing certain crimes. The amended legislation, which updates the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, provides for fines of up to $750,000 and prison sentences of up to three years. The new provisions target the growing trend o…

Police searching for masked offender spotted burglarizing Motor Werks in Barrington

Barrington Police responded to a burglary at Motor Werks, 1475 S. Barrington Road, at approximately 5:30 a.m. Sunday. | Photo: Nick Rusin Police are still searching for a masked offender accused of burglarizing Motor Werks in Barrington early Sunday morning. Barrington Police Chief David Daigle said officers responded to Motor Werks at 1475 S. Barrington Road at approximately 5:30 a.m. Sunday, June 1, for a burglary in progress. On-site security…