Ruse Entry Burglars strike again. North side of Bensenville. Driving Silver van or SUV claim to be from the water department. 
RUSE ENTRY BURGLARY/ SCAMS ALERT
1300 block of Edgewood Bensenville IL (Route 83 and Devon)
Recent cases of Ruse Entries have prompted the police to send out a community alert. What is a Ruse Entry Burglary? The results can vary after the fact:
1. Residential Burglary. If something is stolen.
2. Criminal Trespass to Residence. If the police arrives and the criminals simply entered the house OR property lot.
3. Home Invasion. While rare, situations involving gang members can turn violent.
The criminals can use a number of ruses to make the resident allow access to the house. Here are some top ones:
1. Pretend to be a utility worker or Village employee.
2. Ask for assistance such as water, car broke & need help, etc.
3. Offer home repairs: Driveway seal coating, tree trimming, roof repair, chimney repair, and tuck pointing, etc.
The criminals work in groups of two or three. The primary targets are the elderly. They stay in areas parked until they identify a target. They are smooth talkers.
CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY AND LET THE POLICE IDENTIFY THEM. DIAL 9-1-1
Solicitors are required to have a permit.
Instructions:
All solicitors must have a permit. Call 911 when in doubt. If you can't see their face... call the police.
Address/Location
BENSENVILLE POLICE
345 East Green Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 630-350-3455
JOEL VARGAS
Community Oriented Police Division
[email protected]
630-350-3455