Niles Police Investigate Local Residential Break-In

Niles police were on scene in the 8100 block of Oconto Avenue in Niles this evening around 6pm investigating a break-in, using forensic techniques like analyzing camera footage, looking for footprints, fingerprints and used a bagged chemical substance on a piece of possible evidence on the front lawn.

Niles police were checking neighbors' Ring cameras for possible video footage of the suspects, who used two vehicles, including a white Jetta to block the driveway while they attempted to steal items from the garage.

The home had it's garage broken into and possibly the home itself may have been breached as well. The particular address will not be given out due to privacy considerations for the home owners & their relatives.

The MO of the burglars seems to be they knock on doors to ascertain if anyone is home, then use two vehicles to block the driveway while they check the garage for items to be stolen as well as if the home can be breached for further theft.

As of the writing of this article, it's not known if the Niles PD has any viable leads or suspects at this time.