Tinley Police Warn of Ruse Burglar Targeting the Elderly

TINLEY PARK, IL — Tinley Park police are reminding residents to be vigilant after a report of a ruse burglar preying on a local senior citizen.

On Friday, January 6, a senior citizen in the 16800 block of Oketo received a visitor who said "he was sent by the victim’s son to discuss landscaping options." The victim let the subject into the home. Police said the suspect then "made small talk while searching the house."

The subject left the house and the victim noted he was missing some cash, said Tinley Park Police Chief Steve Neubauer. The victim was not harmed in any way. The intruder is described as a white male, about 5-foot-10 and possibly in his 30’s.

The Tinley Park Police Department notes these types of criminals typically target senior citizens.

Residents are reminded not to let uninvited people into their home. Call 9-1-1 to report any suspicious people or activity.