La Grange Police Chief Issues Community Alert After Burglary

Good afternoon, this is Chief Mike Holub of the La Grange Police Department with a community alert message. 

Yesterday during the noon hour, an elderly couple from the 400 block of south La Grange Road became the victims of a ruse burglary.  A ruse burglary is when entry is gained to a residence by deceptive means.

Once inside the residence, three men in their mid 40s and of mixed ethnic background, distracted the couple with a fraudulent story.  They made sure the couple was separated and distracted and then they committed the theft. We are grateful that the couple was not inured; however the offenders were aggressive once they gained entry into the home.

This type of scam is being committed throughout the western suburbs.  With this message today we are asking our residents, especially those who do not have access to our regular email alerts, to be extremely cautious. 

• If someone is asking you to step outside your home for any reason, call 9-1-1. 

• Do not open the door for strangers.

• Do not be fooled with those claiming to be refunding an overpayment, or reporting a hazard to your home. 

• When in doubt, call 9-1-1 immediately

• Report any suspicious activity when it is occurring – DO NOT DELAY.