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** Incident Update: Home Invasion in the Block of 700 Rosewood Avenue**

It is now believed that there are a total of 5 male suspects. All the suspects were wearing masks. Suspect descriptions are as follows:

Suspect 1: Black male, wearing black Nike face gaiter, black sweatshirt with multiple unknown logos on the front and back, dark colored pants, purple surgical gloves, white socks, gray flip flops, carrying a brown paper Outback Steakhouse takeout bag

Suspect 2: Black male, wearing black sweatshirt with hoodie up, gray sweatpants, light colored gym shoes

Suspect 3: Black male with dreadlocks, wearing red zipper hoodie, white undershirt, ripped light colored jeans, white/black gym shoes, a black ski mask

Suspect 4: Male; race unknown, wearing black ski mask, black sweatshirt with hoodie up, blue skinny jeans, white gym shoes

Suspect 5: Male; race unknown, wearing light colored jacket, dark colored pants, dark colored shoes, purple surgical gloves

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Winnetka Police Department as soon as possible at 847-501-6034 as our active investigation continues.

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**Incident Update: Home Invasion in the Block of 700 Rosewood Avenue**

On Sunday, March 8, 2026 at approximately 5:27 PM, the Winnetka Police Department responded to a residence in the 700 block of Rosewood Avenue for a reported home invasion. Prior to officers’ arrival, the offenders fled the scene, possibly in a black Acura RDX SUV with no license plates. A preliminary investigation revealed the six offenders forcefully entered the home after one offender posed as a food delivery worker to gain access to the home. The victim was held at gunpoint inside the residence while the offenders demanded specific items from the home. The victim was ultimately able to escape the home. The police were contacted shortly thereafter. The police responded and entered the home, searching for the offenders, who were believed to have left the area.

The victim did not require any medical attention or transport to the hospital.

It is currently believed that there are a total of 6 male suspects. All the suspects were wearing masks.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Winnetka Police Department as soon as possible at 847-501-6034 as our active investigation continues.

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Criminal Incident at 700 Block Rosewood Avenue:

The Winnetka Police Department is responding to a criminal incident at the 700 block of Rosewood Avenue: there are at least 6 offenders, believed to be male, wearing masks, armed with handguns, and driving a black Acura SUV. At this time, we believe the offenders have left the area, but please remain on high alert, avoid the area, and report any suspicious activity by calling 911. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

What to do when something feels "off".

When something doesn’t feel right, you don’t need to have all the answers. The goal is to pause, gather information, and share concerns with the right people. Thoughtful action is better than ignoring a gut feeling or overreacting. Apathy and denial can convince you that what you are seeing is "nothing". Your instinct and intuition should not be ignored.

If you watch interviews with victims of mass violence, almost all of them will describe something suspicious, out of place, or not normal before the tragedy happened.

Merry Christmas!

Rest in peace. I saw Commander Scott Byrd speak last month about the Covenant Shooting. By all accounts he was a true leader and warrior.

Happy Halloween. If you have kids remind them to be safe while trick or treating. Little known fact: tell them to be aware of cars and traffic. That is the biggest danger they face as they walk around in darkness. Especially the little ones who people driving sometimes don’t see because of their height. 😈 👻 🎃

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