Citizen Alert issued March 1, 2010 |
On Friday, February 26, 2010 at approximately 2:00 p.m. the Elk Grove Village Police Department took a report of a Battery/Attempt Ruse Burglary in the 1500 block of Texas, Elk Grove Village. The victim was entering the front door of his residence when he was followed by the offender, who said he needed to check the water pressure inside the residence. The victim did not allow the offender inside the residence even though the offender attempted to push his way in past the victim. The offender is described as: |
Male (unknown race or age) |
5'-7" to 5'-8" |
Slim build |
Last seen wearing: Tan jacket and baseball cap |
After being denied entry to the residence, the offender entered a newer black Chevrolet S.U.V. with tinted windows and fled the area. The S.U.V. was also occupied by a second male subject. |
| The Elk Grove Village Police Department is requesting the community's assistance in identifying the offender. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call 847-357-4100. |
| This is one of many ploys Ruse Burglars will use to attempt to talk their way into someone's house in order to steal their property. They are also known to use distraction as a technique where a second offender will enter the home while the victim is preoccupied with the first offender. If any resident encounters a situation where someone reports to be an Elk Grove Village employee or any utility worker needing to enter their home they should contact the Elk Grove Village Police Department immediately to verify the information. |
