Burglar Tried To Pry Open Door To Home In Downers Grove: Police

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Police say a burglar tried to pry open the door of a home in Downers Grove early Sunday morning. The incident took place in the 1300 block of Turvey Road just after 5 a.m., according to a police report.

The homeowner told police they were at church when their phone alerted them that a burglary alarm had been triggered at their home. Police say the resident dismissed the alert as a possible false alarm, but returned home later to find someone had tried to force their way into the home.

Downers Grove police checked the side door of the home and reported seeing "pry markings to the forced open door."

No items were reported stolen, according to the police report.

Anyone with information about this burglary attempt is urged to contact the Downers Grove Police Department at 630-434-5600.