Thieves Hit Cars Shopping Plaza Parking Lot

Thieves have been breaking into cars at the Marshfield Plaza Shopping Center at 11730 S Marshfield Ave in Morgan Park.

Morgan Park 22nd District police say the thief or thieves have used a pry tool to force open car doors and swipe the property inside, while shoppers are inside stores.

The thefts happened between 4 and 7 p.m. One car was broken into Feb. 6; two cars were broken into on Feb. 11.

Police ask shoppers and employees to report any suspicious people or activity in the parking lot to police and store security.

In addition:

• Always remember to Lock your vehicle at all times.
• Do not keep anything of value in your vehicle that can be viewed from the outside, especially portable GPS units, cell phone chargers, purses, briefcases, loose change.
• Park your car in a secure garage or well-lit area.
• Keep a record of any serial numbers listed on your property, especially electronics.
• Consider installing an audible alarm in your vehicle.

Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of any suspicious people

including any vehicle description and license plate information.

Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to call Area South Property Crimes Bureau at 312-747-8273.