CPD issue alert of burglaries involving work vans, trucks on Northwest Side
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago police are warning people living on the northwest side about a rash of car break-ins.
Ten break-ins have involved work vans and trucks in the past week and a half.
Investigators say someone breaks a window to get inside the vehicle; then, the thief grabs tools and construction equipment.
- 5200 block of West Foster Ave. between midnight. July 23, 2023, and 7:00 a.m. July 24, 2023
- 5300 block of North Natchez Ave. on July 24, 2023, at 2:30 a.m.
- 4900 block of North Neva Ave. between 8:30 p.m. July 25, 2023, and 8:00 a.m. July 26, 2023
- 4600 block of North Melvina Ave. between 9:00 p.m. July 25, 2023, and 6:30 a.m. July 26, 2023
- 6200 block of West Rosedale Ave. on July 26, 2023, at 4:45 a.m.
- 4500 block of North Laporte Ave. on July 26, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
- 3800 block of North Olcott Ave. between 10:00 p.m. July 27, 2023, and 5:30 a.m. July 28, 2023
- 7500 block of West Irving Park Rd. between 9:00 p.m. July 27, 2023, and 8:00 a.m. July 28, 2023
- 5500 block of North Mango Ave between 9:00 p.m. July 30, 2023, and 5:00 a.m. July 31, 2023
- 5800 block of North Merrimac Ave. on July 31, 2023, at 7:38 p.m.
Police say to park in a garage or make sure to park in a well-lit area.
