String Of Burglaries Reported In Lincoln Park, Lake View

CHICAGO, IL — Police sent a community alert to North Side residents warning of a string of burglaries in Lake View, Lincoln Park and North Center. Burglars have been breaking into homes through back windows and unlocked doors, police said. In most cases, the burglaries happened while the victims were at work, according to police.

In some cases, the victims were at home in another room, walking their dog or out for a run when the burglars broke in, police said.

"This could indicate that the offender(s) are watching the victims prior to entering the residence and are aware of the victims' habits," police said in the community alert.

Burglary times and locations:

• 1500 block of West Berteau on July 24 between 7 a.m and 6:45 p.m.
• 800 block of West Belmont on July 24 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• 2900 block of North Clark between July 24 and July 25
• 2400 block of North Clybourn on July 27 at approx. 9:30 a.m.
• 1100 block of West Oakdale on Aug. 1 between 10:15 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• 1800 block of West Wellington on Aug. 3 at approx. 12:45 p.m.
• 600 block of West Melrose on Aug. 4 between 1:45 a.m. and 9 a.m.
• 3500 block of North Hamilton on Aug. 8 between 6:45 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
• 3800 block of North Janssen on Aug. 12 at approx. 1 p.m.
• 1700 block of West Altgeld on Aug. 13 between 3 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
• 1000 block of West Dakin on Aug. 17 at approx. 1:30 p.m.

Anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to call Area North detectives at (312) 744-8263.

Image via Shutterstock