Crime & Safety
No Update On Burr Ridge Burglary Investigation
In one case, a man was seen with a handgun while his accomplices searched cars in a garage, police said.
HINSDALE, IL – Burr Ridge police say they have no new information on two burglaries on March 20. In one, police said a gun was seen.
In response to a Patch inquiry last week, Deputy Police Chief Marc Loftus said the investigation was ongoing.
"I will let you know as soon as I have something to share," he said in an email.
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According to police reports at the time, the first burglary was about 6:45 a.m. near Plainfield and County Line roads, with the second one 20 minutes later at German Church and County Line roads. In the second case, a car was reported stolen.
Police said they arrested four suspects, but did not release their names. No charges were filed, police later said.
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In both cases, three or four men entered the garage using door openers that were inside unlocked cars parked outside, police said. The men, who were in a dark SUV, checked car door handles.
In one case, one of the men was seen holding a handgun while his accomplices searched the cars in the garage, police said.
The stolen car was unlocked with the keys inside, police said.
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