Full Notification

Burr Ridge officers are investigating an attemtped vehicle theft which occurred in the area of 91st Street and Madison at 4:25 am. It appears four offenders in a dark sedan were walking from driveway to driveway checking for unlocked doors. In reviewing available surveillance footage from this incident, at least one offender appears to be armed with a handgun.

Shortly after the Burr Ridge incident, the offenders attemtped to take another vehicle from a neighboring town. The offenders were confronted by a homeowner, and at least one offender fired a handgun at the homeowner. Fortunately, the homeowner was not struck.

While Burr Ridge continues to investigate this crime with other law enforcement agencies, we ask that residents please remember:

• Lock your car doors while parked in your driveway.
• Do not leave key fobs in parked vehicles.
• While pumping gas, turn off your vehicle, take you keys with you, and lock your doors.
• Do not leave valuables in your vehicle that are in plain sight.
• If you see suspicious persons or activity on or near your property at any time, call 9-1-1. 
• DO NOT CONFRONT SUSPICIOUS PEOPLE on or near your property.