Alert: Community Alert: Increases of “Ruse Burglary” attempts in Orland Park and surrounding areas.

Alert: Community Alert: Increases of “Ruse Burglary” attempts in Orland Park and surrounding areas.

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Community Alert: Increases of “Ruse Burglary” attempts in Orland Park and surrounding areas.

“Ruse Burglary” is a term used by police to describe burglaries that occur when criminals attempt to distract a person or people from their home so that an accomplice can enter from another door and steal cash, jewelry and other items. 

The offenders like to target elderly residents.

There was a recent attempt in Orland Park on December 1st, 2011 at 9:30am, in the 15300 block of Regent Drive 

If a solicitor comes to your residence, before answering the door, attempt to locate and remember what kind of vehicle he or she is driving 

Further, make a mental note of the person’s attire and physical characteristics. If you do choose to speak with a solicitor or utility worker, be sure the other doors in your home are locked and/or attended. 

Here are a list of story lines offenders have used: 

Inquiries about the homeowner’s water supply or pressure
Informing the homeowner there is an electrical problem
Offers to repair gutters/fences or tree trimming and landscaping
Blacktop/driveway repair
False statements about problems at the neighbor’s house
Inquiries about homes for sale in the neighborhood 

Police are reminding residents not to allow strangers access to their yard, home or garage and to call 911 immediately to report suspicious people asking for access to their home.

For full details, view this message on the web.