Burglars target homes across North Side: police

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Police are warning North Siders about several home burglaries reported this month in Lincoln Park, Bucktown, Ranch Triangle and Sheffield Neighbors.

In each incident, a male entered homes through an open door or window, according to a community alert from Chicago police. He has stolen computer equipment, jewelry, stereo equipment, credit cards, power tools and cash.

The burglaries happened: 

  • In the afternoon hours April 1 in the 1100 block of West Armitage Avenue;
  • In the evening hours April 2 in the 1700 block of North North Park Avenue;
  • In the evening hours of April 2 in the 2100 block of North Seminary Avenue;
  • In the daytime hours April 8 in the 2200 block of North Bissell Street;
  • In the evening hours April 15 in the 1900 block of North Kenmore Avenue;
  • In the evening hours April 16 in the 2200 block of North Racine Avenue;
  • In the afternoon hours April 17 in the 2200 block of North Clifton Avenue; and
  • In the evening hours April 18 in the 1700 block of North Clybourn Avenue.

Anyone with information should call Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380.

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