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Police warn businesses in West Pullman neighborhood about string of burglaries

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  December 12, 2023 5:48pm CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

CHICAGO - Businesses in a West Pullman neighborhood are urged to be vigilant after a recent string of burglaries. 

The affected businesses are in the 005th District and the burglaries occurred in late November in the evening hours. 

In the incidents, the suspect was able to gain entry into the businesses by using an unknown object to shatter store windows, according to detectives. 

Shared below are the times and locations of the burglaries: 

  • 8:49 p.m. - 800 Block of West 119th Street on Nov. 20, 2023
  • 3:47 a.m. - 800 Block of West 119th Street on Nov. 25, 2023
  • 9:38 p.m. - 800 Block of West 119th Street on Nov. 27, 2023
  • 11:05 p.m. - 800 Block of West 119th Street on Nov. 29, 2023

Detectives said the suspect was wearing a black hoodie, black pants and a disposable medical mask during the burglaries. 

Police have released some tips on how to stay safe and what you can do to help prevent a similar incident: 

  • Keep the perimeter of your property well lit.
  • Report suspicious activity immediately.
  • Keep doors and windows secured.
  • Immediately repair any broken windows, doors or locks.
  • If video surveillance is available, save and make a copy of the incident for investigating detectives.
  • If you are a victim do not touch anything, call police immediately.
  • If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information.
  • Secure window air conditioner units.