14 Hondas Targeted In Airbag Thefts On South Side

CHICAGO — Chicago police are reporting a surge in airbag thefts across three South Side police districts, including Morgan Park (022), Calumet (005) and South Chicago (004).

At least 14 Hondas have had their airbags ripped off this past week. In several of the thefts, police said two people were observed exiting a white sedan and breaking the windows of Hondas parked on the street to gain entry and steal airbags from inside. Both suspects were fully covered.

Airbags are easy to steal and hide and have become targets for thieves who steal them and resell them on the black market or on the internet. A new airbag, which retails for approximately $1,000 or more from a legitimate dealer or auto repair shop, costs from $50 to $200 on the black market, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

Although the exact times are not known for each incident, police said most appear to be occurring in the early morning hours between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. Thefts were reported at the following dates and locations:

9000 Block of Oglesby Ave on Feb. 2 at unknown time (South Chicago)
13300 Block of Ave N on Feb. 2, at 3:55 a.m. (South Chicago)
11400 Block of Ave J on Feb. 2, at 4:01 a.m. (South Chicago)
10400 Block of Ave M on Feb. 2, at unknown time (South Chicago)
10400 Block of S Green Bay Ave on Feb. 2, at unknown time (South Chicago)
11100 Block of Ave L on Feb. 2, at 4:22 a.m. (South Chicago)
11100 Block of Green Bay Ave. on Feb. 2, at unknown time(South Chicago)
11000 Block of Ave M on Feb. 2, at 6:05a.m. (two vehicles) (South Chicago)
11300 Block of Ave M on Feb. 2, at 6:15 a.m. (South Chicago)
100 Block of E 103rd St on Feb, 3, at unknown time (Calumet)
11500 Block of S Cottage Grove on Feb. 3, at 05:45AM (Calumet)
11000 Block of Talman Ave. on Feb 3, 2026 at unknown time (Morgan Park)
7700 Block of Merrill Ave on Feb. 4, at unknown time (South Chicago)
9900 Block of S Wallace St on Feb. 4, at unknown time (Morgan Park)

Anyone with helpful information or surveillance video is asked to contact Area Two Detectives at 312-747-8273, or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference #P25-02-027.