Robbers Demand Drugs And Money In Burbank Home Invasion: Police

BURBANK, IL — A man was able to escape his home and call police after a pair of home invaders busted into his residence demanding drugs and money in a broad daylight home invasion on Monday, Burbank police said. One of the suspects was said to be brandishing a handgun. Police believe the incident to be isolated.

Around 12:50 p.m. April 21, police said two Hispanic men broke through the back door of a house shared by two roommates in the 8000 block of Lawler Avenue. The roommates told police they heard a loud banging coming from the back of the house. When they went to investigate the noise, the men were inside their house, police said.

Police said one of the men brandished a handgun and started demanding money and drugs. One of the roommates was able to run out of the house and call 911. The roommates were not injured. Police said the back door showed obvious signs of forced entry.

The suspects were last seen fleeing north on Lawler in an older model, tan 4-door sedan, with a black front bumper. Both suspects are described as Hispanic males in their late twenties. The first man stands around 5-feet-7-inches tall and 150 to 160 pounds. He wore a red hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and face mask, and carried a black semi-automatic handgun.

The second man was of similar build and height. He was described as wearing a dark gray hooded sweatshirt and light gray sweatpants. It’s unknown if he was masked or if he had a weapon.

Residents in the area are asked to check their home security video. Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Sgt. Malacina, of the Burbank Police Department, at jmalacina@burbankil.gov or by calling 708-924-7300.