Suburban village issues new warning about ‘ruse burglaries’

Suburban village issues new warning about ‘ruse burglaries’

Suburban officials are once again reminding residents of the dangers of so-called “ruse burglaries,” where homeowners are distracted while their homes are robbed. Ruse burglaries occur when a group of individuals approaches a home under the guise of offering a service, such as a free estimate, or to read a utility meter. While one person distracts the homeowner, one or more other individuals enter the home and steal valuables before fleeing the …