MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Jefferson County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in what they call the crime of the month.

According to the Mt. Vernon Police Department, thieves entered the Good Samaritan Regional Health Center construction site and stole numerous copper pipe fittings, large brass fittings and spools of insulated wiring.

Police say the thieves also entered the site and burglarized several trailers and stole a white Chevy truck belonging to Huen Electric. They say the truck was later found in Marion County.

Crime stoppers is asking for the public's help in solving the Good Samaritan site theft and is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons.

You can call the Mt. Vernon Police Department at 242-2131 or the Jefferson County Crime Stoppers tips line at 242-8477 with your information.

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JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - With temperatures rising, the American Red Cross would like residents to know what the heat-related terms mean and some general care for heat emergencies.

The Red Cross have the following definition for these heat-related terms:

• Heat cramps - muscular pains and spasms that usually occur in the legs or abdomen. They are caused by exposure to heat and humidity, and loss of fluids. Heat cramps are an early signal that the body is having trouble with the heat.
• Heat exhaustion - typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a hot, humid place where body fluids are lost through heavy sweating. Blood flow to the skin increases, causing blood flow to decrease to the vital organs. This results in a form of mild shock. If not treated, the victim may suffer heat stroke.