4 burglaries reported in Austin: police

SHARE 4 burglaries reported in Austin: police
499474084_57895891_e1552889168967.jpg

A Chicago police badge hangs in front of the City of Chicago Public Safety Headquarters on Tuesday. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Police are warning residents in Austin on the West Side after a series of burglaries to commercial buildings were reported over the last few weeks.

In each, the suspect entered the businesses through a vent, a window or the ceiling and stole cash and other items from inside, Chicago police said.

The burglaries reported: 

  • At 3:31 a.m. on March 2 in the 200 block of South Cicero Avenue
  • At 2:47 a.m. on March 3 in the 400 block of South Laramie Avenue
  • Between 4:40 a.m. and 6 a.m. on March 5 in the 500 block of North Laramie Avenue
  • At 3 a.m. on March 17 in the 300 block of North Laramie Avenue

Police said the suspect wears a mask, gloves and appears to be working alone.

Area North detectives ask anyone with information to call 312-744-8263.

The Latest
In a 6-0 loss to the Padres, the Cubs only mustered two infield hits against Darvish in seven innings.
Propulsive Lyric Opera staging of the masterpiece pays careful attention to shaping the characters.
NHL
Zach Whitecloud scored from long range with just over 13 minutes left, after Adin Hill made arguably the best save of the playoffs, and Vegas beat Florida 5-2.
Kenyon Taylor, 19, was shot in the 4800 block of West Adams Street, police said.