Barrington police: Used gum is evidence in burglary

County Road home targeted for break-in

Posted 6/10/16

Barrington police rushed to a County Road residence after an alarm sounded at the home on Tuesday, May 31, indicating glass breaking.

Officers arrived at the home and searched it for any …

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Barrington police: Used gum is evidence in burglary

County Road home targeted for break-in

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Barrington police rushed to a County Road residence after an alarm sounded at the home on Tuesday, May 31, indicating glass breaking.

Officers arrived at the home and searched it for any intruders, but could not locate anyone. The sliding door at the rear of the home had been shattered and it appeared someone had rummaged through the home.

The homeowner told officers some jewelry had been stolen from an upstairs bedroom.

Police also found a used piece of chewing gum on the floor and seized it as evidence. Officers sent the gum to the state crime lab for DNA analysis. 

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