Crime & Safety
Residents On High Alert After 16 Reported Ruse Burglaries Involving Seniors In Chicago
Police said the thieves have hit at least 16 times, using various excuses to get people out of their houses before they rushed in.
August 25, 2025
Chicago police are warning residents about a burglary crew targeting seniors.
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Police said the thieves have hit at least 16 times since Aug. 5, using various excuses to get people out of their houses before they rushed in.
One of those excuses includes a fake story about construction work on the block. In other instances, the thieves lured people out of their homes by saying they had hit the victim's garage door with their car. At other times, they claim to be water department employees or construction workers who need them to come out of their homes. During this, a second accomplice goes through the victim's home, stealing whatever they can grab.
