The Doings La Grange

LaGrange Park couple victim of ruse burglary

Updated: April 8, 2013 2:03AM

LAGRANGE PARK — An elderly LaGrange Park couple reported being the target of a ruse burglary Feb. 2 on the 1200 block of Cleveland Avenue.

A man took the husband into the basement to discuss a water problem. Two other men entered the kitchen and told the man’s wife they would be helping with the water problem.

The couple later discovered $300 was missing, police said.

Police are reminding residents how a No Solicitors sign may help protect them from criminals.

If a sign is displayed and ignored by someone coming to the home, residents should call police at the non-emergency number at (708) 352-2151.





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