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West Town Garages Hit By Burglar, Police Say

Detectives believe one man has burglarized seven West Town garages since Oct. 5.

The 1800 block of West Erie Street in West Town.
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WEST TOWN — Police are looking for a man who is stealing power tools from West Town garages.

A man possibly driving a silver Dodge Neon has burglarized seven garages since Oct. 5, according to a 12th District community alert.

In each case, the man forced open a “side service door,” went into the garage and stole power tools. Garages were broken into in the following locations and times:

  • 2:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in the 2100 block of West Huron Street
  • 10 p.m. Oct. 13-11 a.m. Oct. 14 in the 2400 block of West Ohio Street
  • 10 p.m. Oct. 15-9 a.m. Oct. 16 in the 1800 block of West Ohio Street
  • 2:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 19 in the 2100 block of West Erie Street
  • 2:30 p.m. Oct. 22 in the 2600 block of West Huron Street
  • 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 22 in the 600 block of North Damen Avenue
  • 5 a.m. Oct. 24 in the 1700 block of West Erie Street

Those with information, including security camera footage, should contact Area 3 detectives at 312-744-8263.

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