P17-N-178(CA)

August 16, 2017

Bureau of Detectives – Area North

Community Alert

Garage Burglaries

016th District (Jefferson Park)

About the Crime:

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

burglaries that occurred during the month of August 2017. In these incidents, unknown

offender(s) gained entry by forcibly kicking or prying open the overhead/side door and

windows. Offender(s) then removed construction tools, bicycles, lawn equipment, snow

blower, lawn care equipment, laptops, jewelry, USC.

Incident times and locations:

There have been several incidents that have occurred since August 9, 2017. These

incidents have taken place on Beat 1632, within the boundaries of Belmont to

Montrose/Forest Preserve Drive and Narragansett to Harlem.

3200 block of N. Neenah on August 09, 2017 at between 12:01 AM – 5:00 AM

3400 block of N. Neva on August 10-11, 2017 between 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM

3200 block of N. Neenah on August 10, 2017 at 5:00 PM

3400 block of N. Nottingham on August 10-11, 2017 between 6:00 PM – 7:50 AM

3900 block of N. Nordica on August 11-12, 2017 between 10:00 PM – 10:00 AM

What you can do:

• Be aware of this pattern crime 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-384276, JA-386382, JA-386729, JA-386457, JA-388085,

Reference: P17-N-178