Vigilant Solicitor, Young Vandals: Burr Ridge Cops

BURR RIDGE, IL — In recent days, Burr Ridge police handled cases involving a vigilant solicitor, vandalism at a riding arena, suspicious men in suits, a concerned ex-girlfriend and a Social Security scam. Here is information from Burr Ridge police reports:

Repeated visits

• A resident in the 11600 block of Briarwood Lane told police that a man came to his door March 23 and March 28. When the resident took his photo, the man would ask why and leave. Through the village's camera system, an officer identified the car the man was in. The police said they had contact with the man a few days before. He was warned for soliciting for a roofing company without a permit. The resident was concerned the man may be connected to an open case the resident is pursuing with the attorney general's office. An officer said the department's findings indicate that the man's visits were likely unrelated.

Vandalism at riding arena

• Three boys and three girls were seen ripping siding off a small shed about 6 p.m. March 27 on the northwest corner of the Handson Center Riding Arena property, 15W431 E. 59th St. Officers were unable to find the youths.

Men in suits

• Police received a report of two men in suits flagging down cars about 12:30 p.m. March 26 in the 6800 block of North Frontage Road. They were reported to have driven away in a tan SUV. Two officers responded, but did not find the two men in suits or a tan SUV.

Ex-girlfriend concerned

• A woman called police March 26 to report she had not heard from a resident on Glenn Drive since February. That's when his parents died and he texted her to have a nice life. She said she was worried because he was once an alcoholic. An officer spoke with the man, who appeared to be in good health. He said he was a recovering alcoholic and that the woman was an ex-girlfriend, saying he did not want to speak with her. The officer told the woman that the man was in good health, but did not want to speak with her because he was not speaking with anyone.

Social Security scam

• A resident on Bel Aire Court told police March 26 that someone called him claiming to be Marshall for "Social Security Services" and that he was going to revoke the resident's Social Security card unless he provided him with information. An officer told the resident it was a scam and not to give out any information. An officer called the number (847-770-6109), but it was disconnected. Patch called Tuesday, and it remained disconnected.