The Brief
- Chicago police are warning Morgan Park residents about ruse burglaries targeting senior citizens.
- Suspects may pose as workers and use distractions to get inside homes and steal valuables.
- Police urge residents to verify unexpected visitors and call 911 if they see suspicious behavior.
CHICAGO – Chicago police are warning residents in the Morgan Park neighborhood about a ruse burglary pattern targeting senior citizens.
Chicago senior citizens targeted in ruse burglaries
What we know:
The Chicago Police Department issued a community alert after reports of offenders using deceptive tactics to get inside residents’ homes. Police said the suspects may claim they are there to make home repairs, check electrical or plumbing systems, trim trees or perform other work on the property.
Ruse burglary offenders typically work in pairs, according to police. While one person distracts the victim, the other may enter through another door and steal cash, jewelry or other valuables.…