Jewelry, Cash Among Items Stolen in Equestrian Estates Burglary

Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and cash were among several items stolen Friday in a residential burglary in the Equestrian Estates subdivision in unincorporated Lemont.

The burglary occurred between 3:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at 25 Horseshoe Lane, according to a report from the Cook County Sheriff's Police.

An unknown offender gained forcible entry to the house through a sliding door in the back, police said. The following items were reported stolen:

• $4,000 in cash ($100 denominations)
• Matthews Outback bow and arrow
• Diamond earrings
• Diamond bracelet
• Movado men's watch (silver band and black face with diamond at the 12 position)
• Tag Heuer Searacer men's watch (white face with silver band)
• Apple iPhone 3G (black)
• Miscellaneous jewelry from Tiffany's
• Costume jewelry

All visible electronic items -- including a laptop and multiple television sets -- were left untouched, police said.

According to the report, a neighbor told police that she observed a dark, possibly green, SUV parked inside the garage around the time of the incident.

Anyone with information on the burglary, including whereabouts of any stolen items, should call Detective Burnson, an investigator with the Cook County Sheriff's Police. He can be reached at 708-865-4896 or 708-232-4671.