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CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning Brighton Park residents about a string of residential burglaries that occurred in March and April.
In each incident, offender(s) gained entry into a residential home or garage and took property from within.
The crimes occurred at the following locations and times:
- 3300 block of West 38th Place on March 25 at 4 a.m.
- 3200 block of West 38th Street on March 30 at 1 p.m.
- 3000 Block of West 38th Street on April 28 at 5 a.m.
The offender(s) are described as Latino men — ages 30 to 40.
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They were wearing black jackets, black pants and black masks.
If you have any information on these incidents, you are asked to Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area One at (312) 747-8384.