Burglar Hit 5 Vernon Hills Homes in One Night
A burglar hit five homes late Monday in north suburban Vernon Hills, making off with wallets and purses. In most incidents, the burglar entered residences through unlocked rear doors, according to an alert from Vernon Hills police. In one incident, … Continue reading
Police Seek Help Finding Men Who Robbed Oak Park Resident at Gunpoint
By Lisa Marie Farver (Patch Staff) – April 10, 2017 The Oak Park Police Department want the public to keep their eyes open for two suspects who robbed a resident at gunpoint on Tuesday, April 4. The robbery took place … Continue reading
Young men hit, kick victims in Bucktown robberies, police say
Friday, April 07, 2017 08:52AM CHICAGO (WLS) Police said a group of young men are behind violent robberies in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood last week. The hold-ups happened on April 1 in the 1300-block of North Hoyne Avenue around 3 a.m., … Continue reading
Fire Kills River Forest Man A Block Away from Fire Station
It took firefighters less than a minute to arrive to the scene at the 500 block of Park Avenue. The victim was found on the basement stairs. By Lisa Marie Farver (Patch Staff) – March 28, 2017 2:16 pm ET … Continue reading
Secrets To Avoid Getting Mugged
Personal Safety Tips from Forest Security. Let’s all stay safe out there! Secrets to Avoid Getting Mugged from Forest Security, Inc. on Vimeo.
Wrigleyville Burglar Strikes While Victims Sleep, Police Say
Police are warning Wrigleyville residents about a cat burglar who has struck four times in the 1000 block of West Newport since last summer. The thief has entered homes while his victims are asleep during early morning hours. In one … Continue reading
Forest Advanced Security & Video Monitoring System thwarts off band of car thieves!
Forest New Video Monitoring Center as well as the advanced Video and Security System Installed by Forest, thwarted a band of car thieves causing great harm to the Chicagoland car dealerships. Call Forest new to learn about adding live monitoring … Continue reading
Libertyville Police Investigate Ties Between Recent Chicago Area Car Dealership Break-Ins
An early morning break-in occurred on the Northwest side of Chicago and police are looking into whether it’s connected to similar crimes. By Amie Rowland (Patch Staff) – February 21, 2017 Authorities are investigating whether an early morning break-in at … Continue reading
FBI Warns Chicagoans About Dating App Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day
The Chicago FBI wants to protect your heart — and your bank account — this Valentine’s Day. By Anicka Slachta (Patch Staff) – February 10, 2017 The Chicago FBI wants to protect your heart — and your bank account … Continue reading
Identity Fraud in U.S. Reaches All-Time High, Study Finds
Fraudsters successfully hit a record 15.4 million Americans in 2016, up 16% from the year prior, according to the new 2017 Identity Fraud Study from Javelin Strategy & Research. By SSI Staff · February 3, 2017 STAMFORD, Conn. — The … Continue reading