Unlocked Cars Targeted By Thieves In Beverly

CHICAGO, IL - A spree of thefts from cars has been reported in Beverly. In late June, six cars were entered and had property taken from inside between 95th and 107th streets, Maplewood and Longwood.

Chicago police issued an alert over the weekend to residents of the city's 22nd District alerting them of the recent trend and reminding them to always lock their vehicles.

The alert says suspects have been walking the streets between midnight and 5 a.m., pulling on door handles and entering the cars if they are unlocked. Similar incidents have been reported at the following dates and times.

• June 20: 9700 block of South Winchester
• June 24: 2400 block of West 107th street; 9800 block of South Hamilton

• June 26: 10600 block of South Longwood
• June 28: 2200 block of West 107th Street; 2500 block of West 107th Street

Anyone with information on who may be responsible for these crimes should contact the Chicago Police Department's Bureau of Detectives – Area South at 312-747-8273.

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