Stolen Vehicle Located at Liquor Store in Lake County

Summary: A white Chevy Equinox, reported stolen out of Harvey, Illinois, was located at a liquor store on Columbia inside a plaza in Lake County, Indiana. Officers confirmed the vehicle's stolen status and identified the last four digits of the VIN as 8194. The vehicle bore an Illinois license plate, possibly starting with 'Edward Zebra' and the number 95069. It was determined that the vehicle had been taken without permission by the child's mother earlier in the afternoon. Officers coordinated surveillance and confirmed the vehicle's presence before investigating further.