Two people were arrested after they were allegedly caught inside the home of an elderly woman Monday in Norwood Park on the Northwest Side.
The pair allegedly pried open a door about 1:45 p.m. and entered a home in the 5800 block of North Ottawa Avenue, Chicago police said.
Detectives investigating an unrelated incident nearby responded to a call of a burglary, police said. Other officers from the 16th District arrived to the scene and helped arrest two suspects.
No charges have been filed.
Detectives following up on an unrelated investigation responded to a call of a burglary in progress on the 5800 block of N. Ottawa.
With the help of officers from @ChicagoCAPS16, two offenders were arrested inside the home of an elderly woman.
Home invasion charges are pending. pic.twitter.com/QEcQUza7fQ
— Chicago Police (@Chicago_Police) January 4, 2021