Mt. Prospect police warn residents after series of break-ins

A series of home break-ins on March 16 between Kensington and Northwest Highway in Mount Prospect has police there warning residents to be on the lookout for anything suspicious.

Three residential break-ins occurred in the late afternoon or early evening on Tuesday, March 16, on the 500 block of North Pine, the 400 block of North Elmhurst Avenue and the 0-100 block of North Elm, said crime prevention officer Gregory Sill.

The homes were all forcibly broken into, and approximately $2,000 to $3,000 in cash and jewelry was taken, he said.

The police will put more patrols in this and nearby areas, and anyone with information is asked to call (847) 870-5656.

Police add that residents should be vigilant in calling 911 immediately to report any suspicious persons or vehicles in the area, and to make sure their homes are well secured by locking doors and windows, keeping appropriate lighting on, and closing and locking all garage doors. When away from your home, you should make it appear as if someone is home by either leaving a television or radio on, as well as leaving lights on.

Anyone concerned about the security level of their home can call the Mount Prospect Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit at (847) 870-5650 to schedule a free security survey of your residence by a police officer.

Also, residents who want to sign up for crime alerts from the police department should log onto mountprospect.org, and click on "Everbridge emergency notification signup." Residents can choose to be alerted on their land line, cell phones, text messages and or e-mail.