Above / The Naperville Police Department seeks witnesses to home invasion on Naperville’s north side early Saturday as well as attempted purse snatching Friday evening in downtown Naperville. (PN file photos are used to help flag reports about Naperville Police Department responses to emergency calls and to remind readers that keeping the community safe is everyone’s responsibility. Be alert. / Post Updated 5PM)
On Sat., Sept. 21, 2019, at approximately 12:30AM, Naperville Police Officers were dispatched to the 1300 Block of Danada Court for the report of a home invasion. The caller reported that an unknown black male entered the residence through the open garage door, threatened the residents, and fled with an undisclosed amount of currency.
No one was injured during this incident and the suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. The investigation is ongoing.
If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to contact the Naperville Police Department at (630)-420-6666 or Crime Stoppers at (630) 420-6006.
Report submitted by Commander Mike Son, Public Information Officer, for Naperville Police Department.
Naperville Police respond to attempted purse snatching on S. Main Street
On Fri., Sept 20, 2019, at approximately 8:35PM, Naperville Police Officers were dispatched to the 200 Block of South Main St. for the report of an attempted strong-arm robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that a woman and her husband were walking together on Main St. when they were approached by two white male subjects, described as in their 20’s, who approached them on foot.
One of the males pushed the female victim to the ground, while attempting to pull her purse from her grasp. The victim was able to maintain possession of her purse, which led to the suspects fleeing on foot southbound on Main St. The female victim suffered minor injuries as a result of being pushed to the ground. No weapons were implied or displayed.
Additional officers responded to the area and attempted to locate the two suspects with negative results. The investigation is ongoing.
Report submitted by Commander Mike Son, Public Information Officer, for Naperville Police Department.
If you witnessed either of these incidents or have any information about the suspect(s) involved, please contact CRIME STOPPERS AT 630-420-6006 or via www.napervillecrimestoppers.com.
Your information is important to Crime Stoppers and all callers may remain anonymous. A reward of up to $1,000.00 is being offered for the information that leads to an arrest in these incidents.
