Homeowner Thwarts Daytime Burglary Attempt in Palos Heights

Palos Heights police are asking residents to be on the lookout for any suspicious activity, after an attempted home burglary Thursday afternoon.

Police were called Thursday around 1 p.m. to the 7700 block of Forest Hill Lane, after a homeowner caught an intruder trying to bust through a bedroom window into his home.

The resident heard a noise coming from the master bedroom, and spotted a white male, in his late teens or early 20s with dark hair, fair skin and a rounded face, who had opened the window and knocked in the screen. The homeowner shouted at the subject, who then fled on foot westbound from the scene. The subject did not make entry into the residence and nothing was taken from the home.

Residents are reminded to remain vigilant in protecting their homes and property, as well as keeping a close eye on neighbors and surrounding property. People should not hesitate to dial 911 if they notice subjects or circumstances that seem unusual, suspicious, or out of place in their neighborhoods. Whenever safely possible, residents are asked to make observations such as descriptions of people, vehicles, and circumstances to assist police in identifying those responsible for these crimes.

For a list of crime prevention tips, please visit the Palos Heights Police Department’s webpage.