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Chicago police warn of several business burglaries on Northwest Side

Chicago police issue alert about string of burglaries on NW Side
Chicago police issue alert about string of burglaries on NW Side 00:24

CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are warning about a string of business burglaries on the city's Northwest Side.

At least seven burglaries were reported on Thursday. 

Police say three men, between 16 and 25 years old, have been using a hammer or crowbar to break the glass front doors of businesses before making off with cash, safes, and electronics.

Incident times and locations:

  • 4700 West block of Belmont Avenue at 12:00 a.m.
  • 4800 West block of Irving Park Road at 1:00 a.m.
  • 5300 West block of Devon Avenue at 4:05 a.m.
  • 5300 West block of Devon Avenue at 4:39 a.m.
  • 5300 North block of Milwaukee Avenue at 4:48 a.m.
  • 5600 West block of Montrose Avenue at 5:05 a.m.
  • 3600 South block of Iron Street at 6:28 a.m.

Police said the burglars were wearing black masks, black hooded sweatshirts, black pants, and gloves.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area 5 at 312-746-7394. 

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