Masked Suspects Enter Vehicles As One Holds Apparent Gun: Police

MOUNT PROSPECT, IL — Two masked suspects entered unlocked vehicles in residential driveways early Monday while one stood nearby holding what appeared to be a handgun, according to Mount Prospect police.

Home security footage showed the same suspects and a white SUV at three homes between 3:59 and 4:33 a.m. Nov. 9, police said in a release.

Officers responded that morning to reports of attempted vehicle burglaries in the 300 block of South Louis Street, the 800 block of South Elm Street and the 900 block of Greenfield Lane.

In each case, residents reported their unlocked vehicles had been parked in their driveways and items inside had been moved around.

The footage showed a white SUV stopping in front of each home and two masked people getting out. One pulled on vehicle door handles and entered an unlocked vehicle while the other stood in the driveway holding the apparent handgun.

Both then returned to the SUV and drove away, according to police. The suspects wore dark masks, light-colored zip-up hooded sweatshirts, dark pants and gym shoes.

The investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mount Prospect Police Department's Investigations Section at 847-870-5654.

Police urged residents to lock vehicle doors and keep valuables out of view. Anyone who sees someone breaking into a vehicle should avoid confronting them, move to a safe location and call 911.