Oak Forest Home Targeted in Burglary, Chicago Man Charged
I still remember reading about this case and thinking, “This could happen to anyone.” On Friday evening, around 8 p.m., in Oak Forest near 108th and Kolmar, a routine night turned into a terrifying moment for one family.
Lawrence Carrillo, a 54-year-old man from Chicago, allegedly broke into their home while they were there. The residents returned unexpectedly and caught him in the act—forcing him to flee.
What struck me most was how ordinary neighbors became heroes that night. The husband, alongside a neighbor, chased Carrillo down the street and held him until the police arrived. A Chicago police helicopter and an Oak Lawn drone even joined the search…