Bureau of Detectives – Area North

Community Alert

Residential Burglaries

016th District (Jefferson Park)

About the Crime:

This alert gives notice to the residents of the 16th District (Jefferson Park) of several

residential burglaries that have recently occurred. In these incidents, unknown offender(s)

have entered apartments and residences, through windows and doors. The offenders have

taken computer laptops, electronics, jewelry, cash, copper piping and other miscellaneous

items.

Incident times and locations:

There have been several incidents that have occurred since July 31, 2017. These incidents

have taken place on Beat 1634, within the boundaries of Belmont to Irving Park and Cicero

to Long, mostly during the day and early evening hours.

5300 block of W. Berenice on July 31, 2017 between 8:00 AM – 5:45 PM

4800 block of W. Melrose on August 08-11, 2017 between 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

4800 block of W. Henderson on August 16, 2017 between 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

4800 block of W. Melrose on August 17, 2017 at 9:00 AM

3400 block of N. Cicero on August 22, 2017 at 7:45 PM

What you can do:

• Be aware of this crime pattern and alert your friends and family about these crimes.

• Make sure all doors and windows are locked.

• Pay special attention to any suspicious subjects loitering in the area.

• Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of the offender(s), including any

vehicle description and license plate information, as well as direction of flight, if known.

If you have any information, please contact the

Bureau of Detectives – Area North

(312) 744-8263

JA-371751, JA-387893, JA-394089, JA-396807, JA-402272

Reference: P17-N-189