Burglars breaking into garages in Woodlawn, police warn

CHICAGO - There have been at least four break-ins in Chicago's West Woodlawn in the past two weeks, according to police.

In each of the reported incidents thieves entered a garage by forcing a side door open before stealing property from inside.

The incidents happened at the following times and locations:

In the 500 block of east 60th St. between December 29, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. and December 30, 2022 at 8:15 a.m.
In the 500 block of east 60th St. between December 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. and December 30, 2022 at 8:30 a.m.
In the 500 block of east 60th St. between January 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. and January 4, 2023 at 7:40 a.m.
In the 500 block of east 60th St. on January 4, 2023 at 12:00 a.m.

Police did not release a description of the individuals and offered some tips to avoid break-ins.

Keep the perimeter of your property well lit
Report suspicious activity immediately
Keep doors and windows secured
Immediately repair any broken windows, doors, or locks
If video surveillance is available, save and make a copy of the incident for investigating detectives
Make an agreement with your neighbors to watch each other's homes for suspicious activity
If you are a victim do not touch anything, call police immediately
If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information