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COMMUNITY ALERT
Suspected Ruse Burglary Attempt  
Darien Police Department Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
November 23, 2016

When:     November 21, 2016, early evening hours
Where:    7900 block of Grant, Darien
Who:       M/W, 5'10", thin build, 25 years old, clean shaven
Clothing: Khaki pants, khaki long sleeve shirt and a tool belt
What:     Subject attempted to lure a resident from the house by claiming he was installing a fence for the neighbor.  

The subject was driving a white pick-up truck, not the actual truck:
Never let anyone in your house, unless YOU made an appointment.  
LOCK YOUR DOORS, even if you are just stepping out for a moment.
If in doubt, CALL THE POLICE or 9-1-1.
 City Administrator
(630) 353-8114
(630) 852-5000
(630) 971-3999
(630) 852-5000
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