Chicago police are warning of a number of work vehicle burglaries in the West Loop Gate, River North, Streeterville, Lincoln Park, Addison Lakeshire, and Gold Coast districts.
Police investigated multiple incidents between October 24 and October 29.
According to the Chicago Police Department, perpetrators in each case shattered the windows of work cars and took pricey instruments from inside. They cut the locks and entered through the sliding doors when they couldn’t get in the back.
The crimes took place in the morning, with the vehicles parked on the street and their owners occupied with construction work.
When confronted with a victim, one perpetrator brandished a black, short-barreled rifle at them.
Police characterized the offenders as two to four Black guys between the ages of 30 and 40, roughly 5-foot-8 to 6-foot-2, dressed all in black and occasionally wearing fluorescent work vests.
Dates and locations:
Oct. 24:
- 600 block of West Lake Street between 7 and 10:45 a.m. (West Loop)
- 300 block of West Kinzie Street between 9:30 and 10:10 a.m. (River North)
- 200 block of East Pearson Street at 7:45 a.m. (Streeterville)
Oct. 27:
- 400 block of North Rush Street between 5:40 and 8:30 a.m. (River North)
- 2100 block of North Cleveland Avenue at 8:57 a.m. (Lincoln Park)
- 2700 block of West St. Georges Court between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m. (Logan Square)
Oct. 28:
- 500 block of West Addison Street between 6:30 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. (Lake View East)
- 1000 block of North Rush Street near Rush and Division at 6:06 a.m. (River North)
- 400 block of North Rush Street between 7 and 9 a.m. (River North)
Oct. 29:
- 1900 block of North Cleveland Avenue at 9 a.m. (Lincoln Park)
- 500 block of West Hobbie Street between 7:30 and 11:10 a.m. (Cabrini-Green)
Police are advising the public to be aware of their surroundings, to call 911 if they notice anything strange, and to lock and secure all vehicles with car alarms.
Anyone with information can contact Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com, referencing #25-CWP-032.
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