Burglar Startles Woman After Husband Leaves To Vote: Niles Police

NILES, IL — A woman getting dressed Tuesday morning was startled when she was confronted by a burglar who had gotten in through an unlocked door. According to Niles police, the woman screamed and called 911 as the intruder took off running from her home around 6:22 a.m. in the 8600 block of North Olcott Avenue.

When officers and a K9 unit arrived, the resident informed them her husband had left the back door unlocked when he left to vote shortly before the trespasser showed up.

Niles K9 Ace and his handler tracked a scent west from the back door of the home onto West Greenleaf Street, where the track ended. Police believe the man likely got into a car and fled west on Greenleaf.

The suspect was described as between the ages of 15 and 30, from 5-foot, 6-inches to 5-foot, 8-inches tall and black. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, a black sweatshirt, black pants and black shoes.

Police asked anyone with any surveillance cameras in the area of Olcott Avenue and Greenleaf Street to review video footage between 6:15 and 6:25 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Any residents who discover footage that may show a vehicle or the suspect were asked to contact Niles police at 847-588-6500.