Chicago police issue warning about car thefts, guns stolen from parked vehicles

CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning residents about recent car theft incidents in the city's Near South Side neighborhood.

In each incident – which all occurred in October – police say the offender would break the rear passenger window of a vehicle parked on the street and then take property from within. In every theft, the offender stole a gun that was left unsecured inside the vehicle.

In a single incident, the vehicle itself was stolen.

The crimes happened at the following times and locations:

• 2100 block of South Wabash Ave on October 24, 2023, at 5:44 A.M.
• 0-100 block of West Cermak Rd on October 25, 2023, at 9:45 P.M.
• 2200 block of South Wabash Ave on October 25, 2023, at 11:15 P.M.

A description of the offender is unknown at this time, police said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact CPD detectives at 312-744-8263.