FBI Inquiry, Fake Police Call: Burr Ridge Cops

BURR RIDGE, IL — In recent days, Burr Ridge police have handled cases involving an FBI inquiry, a fake police call, an alleged gunshot near Burr Ridge, a stolen truck, a scream, a likely high school prank and a loud engagement party. Here is information from Burr Ridge police reports:

FBI inquiry

• Assisting the FBI, a Burr Ridge detective tried to speak with a resident May 12 on Cross Creek Court, but the resident had moved to an apartment on South 87th Avenue in Justice. The resident then spoke to the resident at his apartment in Justice about internet conversations he had with an out-of-state minor.

Fake police call

• A resident on Circle Ridge Drive reported May 12 that he received a call from someone claiming to be the police in Texas. The resident said the person said he had a warrant and would need to provide his bank information. The resident did not provide the information and is not out any money. He wanted the incident documented.

Unable to reach husband

• A resident on Greenbriar Court was contacted by police May 12 after his wife said she could not get a hold of him. He told police his phone died the previous night and that he forgot to turn it back on once it was fully charged. An officer called the wife to let her know her husband was fine.

Gunshot near Burr Ridge

• A Burr Ridge officer helped Willowbrook police May 12 with checking surrounding neighborhoods after a Willowbrook resident reported the sound of a gunshot from Creekside Park, which borders Burr Ridge.

Stolen truck

• Amero Line, 16W289 83rd St., Suite A, informed police May 13 that a recently fired employee stole a semi-truck. The employee first returned the truck to Alsip, but went back and stole it. The business was referred to the Alsip Police Department because the truck was stolen in that jurisdiction.

Protesting son screams

• A resident on 77th Street heard a loud scream about 9 p.m. Saturday from a neighbor's house. An officer spoke with the neighbor, who said his son screamed in protest when the father called a timeout. His son stated there were no problems and appeared to be in good health.

Likely a high school prank

• A resident in the 6500 block of Manor Drive told police Saturday that someone placed traffic barricades and cones in his driveway. He said he had a son in high school. The officer said it was most likely a prank by other high schoolers.

Loud engagement party

• Police received a loud noise complaint about 11 p.m. Sunday in the 6800 block of Fieldstone Drive. Guests at a house said they were having an engagement party. The homeowner said he would turn off the music, which he did.

Threats while working

• An employee at LifeTime fitness center, 601 Burr Ridge Parkway, told police Monday that she had been receiving telephone threats about her job at LifeTime. An officer said extra patrols would go by the center. The employee was advised to tell her employer about the recent threats.

College students back

• A resident in the 8100 block of Greenbriar Court told police Monday that the college students who come and go from a nearby house are back. The resident said they are the same students who were causing trouble banging on their door in December.

Purported contractors

• Two men wearing reflective vests went to a house about 5 p.m. Monday in the 8300 block of South County Line Road, saying they were with the gas company but did not have identifications. An officer found the men in their 2019 Nissan. The men said they worked for "AGD" inspecting as independent contractors for a major utility. They had a list of houses they were servicing, but said they were not yet issued work identifications. Police told the men to inform the police department next time they were going to be in the area and obtain some sort of work identifications to show residents.