Five burglaries reported in South Loop buildings

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Police are investigating five recent burglaries on South Wabash in the South Loop neighborhood.

The suspect or suspects breaks into residences while tenants are not home and takes various items, Area Central detectives said.

Two robberies happened Oct. 7 in the 1900 block of South Wabash Avenue, one in the daytime hours between 8:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. and another between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., police said.

Three more burglaries happened in the 1300 block of South Wabash Avenue, police said. Two happened during the daytime on Oct. 8, while a third happened sometime in the week between Oct. 8 and Oct. 14.

Owners should keep their properties well lit and report any suspicious activity to police.

Anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to call Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8384.

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