Police investigating residential burglary attempt

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Elmhurst – According to a release issued by the Elmhurst Police Department, police are investigating a reported Residential Burglary Attempt, which occurred in the 200 block of N. Clinton on Tuesday, November 17 at 11:30 a.m. The offender, who is described as a male/white with a medium build, wearing a red hoodie and a ball cap (color unknown), tried to gain entry to the rear of the home by kicking the door. The offender fled the area moving northbound on Clinton toward North Ave. at a fast walking pace.

A police K-9 was not able to track the offender beyond a few houses to the north of the scene due to rainy weather conditions.

Police remind residents to properly lock all doors to their homes and immediately report suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1.

Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect is asked to call the Elmhurst Police Department at 630-530-3050 or submit information to [email protected] .