Crime stats: Coles County's rise isn't evidence of epidemic

Coles County, which had an overall decrease in serious crimes last year, had more motor vehicle thefts.

But that increase was from five in 2006 to 12 in 2007 – and one person was responsible for six vehicle thefts, according to Coles County Sheriff Darrell Cox.

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