About the Crime:
Over a two week period, unknown offenders have stolen five Hyundai and Kia vehicles from the street and a parking lot in the area bordered by Washington, Madison, Menard, and Central on Beats 1512 and 1513.
Incident Dates and Locations:
• 0-100 block of N. Menard on October 4, 2022 between 4:20 and 6:15 PM
• 5600 block of W. Washington on October 9, 2022 at 2:43 PM
• 5600 block of W. Washington on October 12, 2022 at 1:23 PM
• 0-100 block of N. Parkside on October 13, 2022 at 5:30 PM
• 0-100 block of N. Waller between 3:00 PM October 13 and 12:15 PM October 14, 2022.
About the Offender:
Unknown Offenders
What you can do:
• Never leave your vehicle running and unoccupied (other than using a remote start).
• Invest in an anti-theft device, like a steering wheel lock, especially if you own a frequently stolen Make/Model
• If possible, park in a garage or behind a fence.
• Consider buying an alarm with motion detection.
• Do not leave any valuables inside your car.
• If you observe thieves stealing a car, do not confront them. Dial 911 immediately.
If you have any information, contact Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8253.
JF422149, JF428017, JF432046, JF433911, and JF434276.
Reference: P22-4-034
Original source can be found here.
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