24 Feb 16 Thefts 22nd District _#P16-2-016_

About This Crime

On February 20th, 2016, there were multiple thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles located in the Mount Greenwood & Morgan Park neighborhoods. The time of thefts was between 3:00am and 6:30am.

Locations Of incidents:

10300 Block of Central Park10400 Block of Lawndale10500 Block of Millard3800 Block of West 109th st.11000 Block of Talman11400 Block of Washtenaw

About The Offenders

Residential surveillance shows two male subjects exit a light colored 4 door sedan. The passenger crawls under the car to cut off the converter. The driver exits the car and stands watch, then takes the converter from his accomplice and puts it in the trunk before

driving away.

Safety Tips:

Offenders double park their car keeping it running during the thefts. Be on the lookout for suspicious activity of this type during the early morning hours.

Offenders use a handheld power saw, look outside if you hear any cutting tools in the early morning hours, and notify police if suspicious activity exists.

Be aware of this situation and alert neighbors in the area about this crime.  Pay special attention to any subjects loitering in the area.Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of any suspicious people including any vehicle description and license plate information.

If you have any information about this incident please call

Area South Detectives (312)747-8273

Reference RD# HZ158640, HZ161356, HZ-158566, HZ158383, HZ158958, HZ158588