Thursday, January 31, 2013
Police issued a community alert for three incidents that have hit houses in town since Dec. 12.
Residents have reported three separate home burglaries since December, police said this week. Burglars forced their way in through back doors, stealing jewelry from people's bedrooms, according to a community alert posted to the City of Palos Heights website. “We’re just trying to make people aware that if they do see anything out of the ordinary, to look out for themselves and for their neighbors," said Palos Heights Deputy Chief Dave Delany. The police offered tips on how to prevent future burglaries: In particular, residents are reminded to be aware of any person(s) that may appear at their doorstep wishing to provide a service that had not been requested, asking for someone who doesn’t live there, or is acting like they must be at the …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The daytime burglaries have police warning residents to keep their valuables safe.
A pair of daytime burglaries—the second coming midday Wednesday—have struck homes in the Village of Palos Park. Police say the two separate incidents have happened during daylight hours. In both cases, thieves pried their way into the homes and bolted with electronics and jewelry. No arrests have been reported connected to these recent crimes. Friend Palos Patch on Facebook. The first break in was on Nov. 8 at a home on 84th Avenue, police said. Burglars got in through a side door. A house in the first block of Old Creek Road was hit Wednesday. The perpetrators forced open the garage door. Police are asking residents to lock their doors and secure valuables inside their houses. Home alarms should also be set. Keep a look out in the …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Suspects in custody but not yet charged for thefts in at least four communities
The Palos Hills Police Department, working in conjunction with a special task force, said that suspects that were caught Wednesday were responsible for a series of burglaries in south suburban towns. Deputy Chief James Boie did not provide further details Thursday afternoon and said no charges were filed yet but that they had the suspects of alleged burglaries in Palos Hills, Hickory Hills, Bridgeview and Burbank in custody. Boie said “a lot of work” needed to be done before the department could release information and was not sure when the information will be forthcoming. A few hours after warning residents about a string of recent burglaries on Wednesday via automated calls, police caught a group of suspects they believed was responsible…
Pat Cannon
12:51 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
yep, you palos people at least get a heads up, here in Hickory we get zip'' If i wasent friends with my alderman I wouldn't have known about the almost 30 break in's around me..so yes, i went to all my neighbors n spread the word, Im lucky i have 2 retired neighbors, who keep an eye wide open..I also work 2nd shift so I to keep an eye out ......Here most police live out side of our town, so they … more ›