home invasion

A thief or thieves hit the couple and stole a purse from the home, police said.

"You leave the door unlocked one time, and this is what happens," said a man who lives in the home.

The incident is the third of its kind in the area, but police have not yet linked it to the others.

Two home invasions in June have police warning people in North Park and Forest Glen to be on guard.

Jalal Malone was charged in the Back of the Yards incident that occurred Sunday afternoon.

The home invasions occurred in Belmont Heights and Jefferson Park neighborhoods this week.

A 19-year-old was shot and a 23-year-old broke his leg after breaking into a West Englewood home.

In less than three hours, Rashid Washington allegedly broke into three homes and tried to rape two women.

Deontae M. Latham, 19, is accused of assaulting a woman near her home in January, police said.

Three men arrested in the attempted burglary have each been held on $75,000 bail.

Robbery spree, two home invasions in January and February have led police to issue community alerts.