12th District Residential burglary alert
Date:
01/16/2015
An unknown offender(s) forcibly entered residences by prying open doors and windows to gain access. These incidents have occurred during daytime hours as listed below:
- 1100 block of N. Wood St. on Jan. 7 between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.
- 2400 block of W. Chicago Ave on Jan. 9 between 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- 800 block of N. Winchester Ave. on Jan. 12 at approximately 12:55 p.m.
About the offenders
Male about 5'10" tall, wearing a black, full face ski mask, black hooded sweatshirt, black jacket, and black pants. The offender was observed by victim holding a crow bar. The offender
threatened the victim stating that he had a gun, but he did not display a gun.
What you can do
• Keep the perimeter of your property well lighted
• Update security video equipment
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• Keep doors and windows secured
• Immediately repair any broken windows, doors or locks
• If you are a victim do not touch anything, call police immediately
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information
If you have any information about these incidents, please contact Area Central Bureau of Detectives at 312.747.8384.
Reference numbers are: HY107467, HY109307 and HY112276
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