Chicago City Wire

About the Crime:

This alert gives notice to citizens in the 008th District (Chicago Lawn) of reported Motor Vehicle Thefts/Attempt Motor Vehicle Thefts during the month of February. In these incidents, the victim legally parked their vehicle on the street and returned to find their vehicle missing. These Motor Vehicle Thefts/Attempt Motor Vehicle Thefts have occurred in the geographical locations listed below:

Incident locations and times:

5600 Block of S. Whipple, on February 03, 2023, at approximately 07:30 P.M.

6000 Block of S. Whipple, on February 04, 2023, at approximately 12:15 P.M.

2900 Block of W. 59th Street, on February 04, 2023, at approximately 04:25 P.M.

5500 Block of S. Mozart, on February 06, 2023, at approximately 09:00 P.M.

5600 Block of S. Francisco, on February 07, 2023, at approximately 07:00 A.M.

2800 Block of W. 58th Street, on February 11, 2023, at approximately 02:00 P.M.

What you can do:

•  Do not leave your keys in your vehicle or your vehicle running unattended.
•  Immediately report suspicious activity.
•  Keep your vehicle doors and windows secured.
•  Be aware of these crimes and alert your neighbors.
•  Pay special attention to any suspicious people loitering in the area.
•  Immediately call -911 and provide a detailed description of the offender(s) including any vehicle description and license plate information.
•  Kia and Hyundai owners can obtain anti-theft steering wheel locks from their local CAPS office.
•  At all 22 police districts, residents can have a special, traceable marking etched into their vehicle's catalytic converter.
•  Residents can be reimbursed for the cost of their GPS tracking device by registering with the City.

If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area One

(312) 747-8384

JG140072, JG140372, JG140676, JG143375

JG143804 & JG148899

(Reference: PATTERN # P23-1-038)

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