Increase Of Ruse Burglaries Reported: Will County Sheriff

WILL COUNTY, IL — The Will County Sheriff's Office is cautioning residents about an increase in ruse burglaries in the Joliet area, and the Lincoln-Way area.

"We are advising residents to take heed and spread the word to your family, friends, and neighbors," the sheriff's office said on its Facebook. "Ruse burglaries are typically against elderly citizens because they are trusting and become an easy target for burglars."

The sheriff's office said recent incidents have involved people claiming to be from home security companies. People disguise themselves as employees, who need to enter your home to check your security system.

"Typically we see ruse burglars say they are from a utility company, tree cutting service, driveway repair company, etc. It appears that using malfunctioning home security systems is now another way to fool unsuspecting victims," the sheriff's office said.

Police advised not to allow anyone in your home unless you have called for service and are expecting them.