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 a 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 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.