A home in the 300 block of Greenleaf Avenue was burglarized during the overnight hours of June 25 and 26, according to police. 

The residents were home and asleep when the offenders entered the home by removing a screen and crawling through an open window, police said. Once inside the offenders removed small items of jewelry and a pillowcase.

The incident occured near the Linden Avenue "el" station, police said.  

Wilmette Police Department is recommending residents close and lock ground floor windows before going to bed at night.

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