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Chicago police warn 20 cars stolen or burglarized while in South Loop parking garages

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  February 1, 2023 12:53pm CST
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Chicago police warn of car thefts in South Loop parking garages

Chicago police are warning residents of an increase in vehicle thefts and break-ins in downtown parking structures.

CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning residents of an increase in vehicle thefts and break-ins in downtown parking structures.

There have been at least 20 vehicles reported stolen or broken into after being left in parking garages in South Loop.

In most incidents, the offenders break the driver or passenger side windows with an unknown object before stealing the vehicle or property located inside the vehicle.

The crimes happened at the following times and locations:

  • 800 block of S. Wells Street on December 21, 2022 at 8 p.m.
  • 800 block of S. Wells Street on December 23, 2022 at 12 a.m.
  • 500 block of S. Wells Street on December 25, 2022 at 5 p.m.
  • 800 block of S. Wells Street on January 15, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
  • 800 block of S. Wells Street on January 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
  • 800 block of S. Wells Street on January 17, 2023 at 1 a.m.
  • 800 block of S. Wells Street on January 17, 2023 at 4 p.m.
  • 800 block of S. Wells Street on January 18, 2023 at 7 a.m.
  • 800 block of S. Wells Street on January 18, 2023 at 8:30 am.
  • 900 block of S. Wells Street on January 18, 2023 at 9:28 am.
  • 900 block of S. Wells Street on January 18, 2023 at 9:29 am.
  • 800 block of S. Wells Street on January 18, 2023 at 3:00 pm.
  • 900 block of S. Wells Street on January 19, 2023 at 8:40 am.
  • 500 block of S. Wells Street on January 20, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
  • 600 block of S. Wells Street on January 20, 2023 at 10:30 p.m.
  • 800 block of S. Wells Street on January 27, 2023 at 4 p.m.
  • 800 block of S. Wells Street on January 29, 2023 at 8 a.m.
  • 800 block of S. Wells Street on January 30, 2023 at 6 p.m.
  • 500 block of South Wells Street on February 8, 2023 at 6:20 pm. 
  • 500 block of South Wells Street on February 19, 2023 at 12:15 am

Police do not have any information on the offenders.

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Chicago police have a few suggestions to help avoid being targeted:

  • Park in well-lit areas away from larger vehicles that may offer privacy for a thief to steal your car.
  • Do not leave your vehicle unlocked.
  • Install a security/anti-theft system and advertise it on vehicle.
  • Be aware of your surroundings, especially when securing your vehicle.
  • Pay special attention to suspicious individuals in the area and alert the police.
  • Ensure family/friends/neighbors check on your parked vehicle periodically if gone for extended periods of time.
  • Make sure you have a copy your license plate and vehicle identification (VIN) numbers. If your vehicle is stolen, police will need this information promptly.