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Police warn NW Side residents, business owners after recent burglaries
Chicago police warned business owners and residents after a series of burglaries on the city's Northwest Side dating back to late August.
CHICAGO - Chicago police warned business owners after a series of burglaries on the city's Northwest Side dating back to late August.
In each burglary, two suspects used a pry bar to force open the back door of the business, according to a CPD community alert. Once inside, the burglars targeted cash registers, safes and ATMs.
Video surveillance captured the suspects using a portable electric saw to cut through the safes and ATMs.
The burglaries took place at the following times and locations:
- At 11:11 p.m. on Aug. 29 in the 4800 Block of North Central Avenue in Jefferson Park
- At 3:20 p.m. on Sept. 5 in the 6100 Block of North Canfield Avenue in Norwood Park West
- At 3:55 p.m. on Sept. 9 in the 6600 Block of North Oliphant Avenue in Edison Park
- Between 5:10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 9 in the 7100 Block of West Higgins Avenue in Union Ridge
At the time of the burglaries, the suspects were wearing dark clothing, face masks and gloves.
Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to contact Area Five detectives at (312) 746-7394.