The brazen crime has now gripped a family in fear in their own home.
One neighbor told ABC7 that a person in the house was pistol-whipped by a suspect who was part of a group that forced themselves inside the home.
The incident began around 2 p.m. at a home in the 1900 block of Butternut Lane in Northbrook, where police responded to a reported home invasion.
Suspects fled the scene before officers arrived, Northbrook police said.
Detectives could be seen going in and out of the home on Butternut Lane in Northbrook on Friday. Police didn't say if anyone was hurt, only saying the investigation is ongoing and that there is no immediate threat to the public.
Illinois State Police said they pursued a vehicle wanted in connection to a Northbrook home invasion.
The police chase ended in the 12600 block of South Wallace Street in Chicago, where suspects fled into a residence, ISP said.
Chicago police confirmed there was a SWAT response at the location in West Pullman. ABC7 cameras captured Northbrook officers at the scene.
Chopper 7 from above and ABC7 cameras on the ground captured at least four people taken into custody by police Friday night. ABC7 has blurred their faces while charges are pending.
Northbrook police are urging witnesses of the home invasion to come forward with any information, including possible security video.
No further information about the investigation was immediately available.
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