Mystery surrounds Des Plaines cold case investigation

Mystery surrounds Des Plaines cold case investigation

DES PLAINES, Ill. (WGN) — For three days, a cold case investigation has unfolded at a home in northwest suburban Des Plaines, but many questions still remain unanswered behind the purpose of police's investigation. The Des Plaines Police Department (DPPD) confirmed Wednesday afternoon that investigators arrived Monday morning at a house in the 100 block of North Warrington Road, but DPPD declined to share any other details in relation to the inv…

Police say 'no threat' amid 3-day investigation at Des Plaines home

Des Plaines police say they are conducting a follow-up investigation at 121 N. Warrington near Cumberland. There is no threat to the public.

Police digging at Des Plaines home tied to 'old case' — but won’t say why

Investigators have focused their attention on a home in the northwestern suburb of Des Plaines, spending several days digging in the backyard without saying why — leaving neighbors puzzled.

Mysterious police investigation at suburban home continues for a 3rd day

UPDATE: Police on Wednesday provided more details into the mysterious investigation. Our latest story can be found here. Our original story continues below. A mystery is unfolding in suburban Des Plaines this week after police were seen sifting through the backyard of a home starting on Monday, though officials have not provided details into why. Neighbors told NBC 5 multiple police officers have been seen going in and out of a home on Warringto…