Elderly Mother, Son Found Dead In Sycamore

CHICAGO (CBS) -- An elderly mother and her son were found dead from apparent blunt force trauma Monday evening, in a home that may have been broken into in northwest suburban Sycamore.

Officers responded at 5:56 p.m. to a call for a death investigation at a home in the 16000 block of Old State Road in Sycamore, according to a statement from the DeKalb County sheriff's office.

Inside the home, 85-year-old Patricia A. Wilson and her 64-year-old son, Robert J. Wilson, were found dead from apparent blunt force trauma, police said.

"It appears that there was forced entry into the residence," the statement said.

Taken from the home was a white, 2010 four-door Chevrolet Impala with an Illinois license plate of 903 0980, police said.

As of early Tuesday, no one was in custody for the incident, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the DeKalb County sheriff's office at (815) 895-2155 or Crime Stoppers at (815) 895-3272.

"At this time the DeKalb County sheriff's office would encourage residents to remain vigilant until more information develops based on this active investigation," the statement said. "Residents should use basic safety tips and remember to lock their doors and windows, use outside lighting, walking in pairs, and remain aware of your surroundings."

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