An Illinois auto body shop burned to the ground, taking two customers’ cars with it. Hours later, sheriff’s deputies answered another call that led to a strange find inside a township building.
The trouble began early on October 20, 2026, in Mascoutah. Firefighters rushed to Dan’s Autobody and Towing after someone reported a suspicious fire. A Ford Fusion and Kia Sportage were among the losses.
Later that morning, deputies were called to a township building in nearby Belleville. An employee had seen a man leave the garage and followed him while calling for help…