By Dee Longfellow
For The Elmhurst Independent
Elmhurst police have been investigating a residential burglary that was reported in the 300 block of S. Washington Street on Thursday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m.
A resident in the 300 block of S. Washington Street reported hearing a person inside of the home. The offender quickly fled after the resident called out to them. Further investigation revealed the offender had cut a hole in a window screen, entered through the open window and allegedly removed jewelry.
Neighbors reported seeing a dogwalker around the same time of the burglary. It is unknown if the dogwalker was the offender. The dogwalker is described as a white male, medium build, in his 40’s, walking a medium-sized black-and-white dog with a harness.
Another witness described the suspect as a male with a dark complexion, wearing blue jeans, a baseball cap, with a medium-sized black dog. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect. This case is pending investigation.
Anyone with video or information is asked to contact the Elmhurst Police Department at 630-530-3050.
