Crime News Metro/State

Home burglaries reported in Wicker Park, Humboldt Park: police

In both cases, the suspect forced their way into a residence, took property and fled, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A Chicago police star on a wall at headquarters. — Residential burglaries were reported Sept. 23 and Sept. 30, 2019.

Chicago police are warning Wicker Park and Humboldt Park residents after two home burglaries were reported in September.

In both cases, the suspect forced their way into a residence, took property and fled, Chicago police said in an alert.

The first burglary happened at 7:39 p.m. Sept. 23 in the 2400 block of West Division Street, police said. Another burglary was reported between 2:30p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30 in the 1400 block of North Western Avenue.

A description of any suspects wasn’t provided.

Anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to contact Area North detectives at 312-744-8263.

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