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Chicago police seek to identify man caught naked on video in West Side attempted burglary

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CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are asking for the public's help with identifying a man in an attempted burglary on the city's West Side last weekend.

The man was caught naked on surveillance video.

The incident happened on Saturday, July 6, at around 1:30 a.m. in the 5000 block of West Jackson Boulevard in the South Austin neighborhood.

Surveillance video captured the incident. Police censored the man's private areas.

Attempt Burglary | DISTRICT 015 | July 06, 2024 | JH335765 by Chicago Police on YouTube

Police only had a vague description of the suspect but said he had a thin build and long braids.

Residents are advised to call 911 to report any suspicious activity, never pursue a fleeing suspect, and to provide any information to the police.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Bureau of Detectives —Area 4 at 312-746-8253. Anonymous tips can be submitted to cpdtip.com

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