Homeowner allegedly distracted while two others enter residence
A routine doorstep conversation about backyard tree removal allegedly turned into a costly burglary investigation in Palos Hills, Illinois, after police said a homeowner was targeted in a distraction-style scheme.
The incident was reported June 30, 2026, in the 10300 block of South 75th Avenue. Police and local reports described the case as a “ruse burglary,” a term used for incidents where deception or distraction is allegedly used to gain access to a victim or property…