There is good news and bad news about break-ins and criminal activity in Sun City these days.
The bad news: the break-ins continue, as do attempts to scam residents. The good news: the number of break-ins so far in 2016 has been far less than three or four years ago. Fewer than a half-dozen have occurred this year to date.
In recent weeks, Huntley police reported two burglaries. As usual, little or no physical evidence was left behind, and a canvass of the nearby neighborhood revealed little information, police said.
On October 2, a home in the 13500 block of Honeysuckle Drive was burglarized and jewelry and cash were stolen. Entry was gained by forcing open the front door.
“A preliminary canvass of the neighborhood produced no specific suspect information,” said Deputy Chief Michael Klunk. The break-in occurred between 8:15 a.m. and 1 p.m., while the owners were away.
On September 26, a home in the 13200 block of Indiana Court was entered by intruders who forced open a rear patio door.
“Personal items were moved, some were misplaced, and jewelry was missing,” Klunk said. “A preliminary canvass of the neighborhood was conducted and one resident reported seeing a vehicle in the area that was not believed to belong to a resident.”
This break-in occurred between the hours of 11:20 a.m. and 7 p.m., while the owners were away.
In a community alert on September 27, police again reminded residents that break-ins in Sun City occur during daylight hours, most often in the morning, and are conducted by both men and women driving rented SUVs or vans. They usually take place shortly after the owner(s) leave the residence.
Police also said these two incidents have led to increased patrols and surveillance in the affected areas, and increased use of police department volunteer groups to provide additional patrols.
In related news, police also said that the village has received several calls from residents stating that sales people have come to homes in a vehicle bearing signage from Clearview Electric. The offenders reportedly go door-to-door to try and sign residents up for electric supply service.
“The village would never send a company out to sell the residents anything or change service,” a police statement said.
“The village’s electric supply company is Constellation Energy and their contract continues through July, 2017,” according to Sgt. Kevin Keane.
