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Group in black Audi stealing catalytic converters on Chicago's North Side: police

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  February 22, 2023 10:50am CST
Roscoe Village
FOX 32 Chicago

CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning North Side residents of recent catalytic converter thefts. 

There have been at least six incidents in the past week involving a group of two to four offenders in a black Audi. 

Police say the group drives up to the targeted vehicles and removes the catalytic converter. If they are confronted, they threaten the victim with a firearm. 

The incidents happened at the following times and locations: 

  • In the 3300 block of W. Newport Ave. on February 15 at 4:50 p.m.  
  • In the 3700 block of W. Berteau Ave. on February 15 at 5:38 p.m.  
  • In the 3700 block of W. Berteau Ave. on February 15 at 5:38 p.m.  
  • In the 3700 block of N. Lawndale Ave. on February 15 at 5:20 p.m. 
  • In the 7000 block of W. School St. on February 18 at 3:30 p.m. 
  • In the 3000 block of N. Sayre Ave. February 18 at 3:54 p.m.

There is no description of the suspects at this time other than the car they may be driving. 

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Police say do not confront these offenders and be aware of your surroundings. 

Contact Area Five detectives at 312-746-7394 with information about these thefts.