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Joliet police execute search warrant on Dover Street, urge nearby residents to stay indoors

Joliet police asked people near the 600 block of Dover Street to shelter in place Saturday morning while officers and detectives carried out a search warrant. The department said more information would be released when available.

Joliet police execute search warrant on Dover Street, urge nearby residents to stay indoors

Joliet police urged residents near the 600 block of Dover Street to shelter in place Saturday morning as officers and detectives executed a search warrant.

The department issued the notice in a social media post at about 8:30 a.m., identifying the area as near North Garnsey Avenue. Police asked people in the immediate vicinity to remain indoors and said additional information would be provided when available.

The department did not disclose what the warrant concerned or how long the safety request would remain in effect.

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