Jewelry Stolen During Ruse Burglary In Downers Grove: Cops

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Downers Grove police are investigating a ruse burglary incident in which several thousands of dollars worth of jewelry was stolen from a home in the 4300 block of Stanley Avenue.

According to a police report, the resident told police a red pickup truck pulled into their driveway around noon on Nov. 7. A man got out of the truck and told the resident he was with the city of Chicago and needed to speak with them about removing a tree in their backyard.

The man took the resident to the backyard and identified the tree that needed to be removed before leaving and saying he would return at a later date.

When the resident returned to their home, they noticed $40 cash was missing from their wallet and that several pieces of jewelry had been removed from their home.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Downers Grove Police Department at 630-434-5600.