Police searching for suspect of attempted robbery at Downers Grove North High School

Thursday, December 11, 2025
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- Police are searching for the suspect who allegedly broke into Downers Grove North High School and tried to rob a worker inside.



It happened on Wednesday at about 1:35 a.m. at the high school at 4436 Main Street, police said.

Police released photos of a suspect they say entered the school through an unlocked window.

The suspect allegedly approached a maintenance worker and demanded money.

Police searching for suspect of attempted robbery at Downers Grove North High School



He then approached a second worker and then ran away.



Police said he was last seen traveling southbound on Forest Avenue on foot.

The suspect did not have a weapon.

Anybody with information is urged to call police at 630-434-5600.



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