Tinley Park Police, Paramedics Rescue Woman Stranded In Home After Suffering Stroke

TINLEY PARK, IL — Tinley Park police and paramedics earlier this month came to the aid of a resident who had become trapped inside her home after suffering an apparent stroke, police said Tuesday.

Police responded at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 19 for a wellbeing check at a home in the 7300 block of Sandalwood Drive. The caller had told dispatch that the resident hadn't arrived at work that day, and wasn't answering her phone or doorbell, police said. Her vehicle was still in the parking lot, mail and packages were outside the front door, and the TV could be heard playing loudly from inside.

Police said they made multiple attempts to get inside the residence, and tried to contact family members to no avail.

Fearing the victim needed medical attention, officers requested a sergeant, staged an ambulance, and forced entry into the residence. Inside, officers found the homeowner lying on the floor, suffering from an apparent stroke, police said. She was immediately taken to the hospital, where she underwent a successful surgery, police said.

At the scene, officers contacted the victim’s son and waited for the arrival of a board-up company to secure the home.

"The Tinley Park Police Department would like to thank the responding officers for their professionalism and dedication to duty," the department said on social media. "We would also like to wish the best of luck to the homeowner on a speedy and full recovery."