Vehicle thefts reported in Ravenswood: police

The vehicles were parked on the street when they were stolen, police said.

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Vehicle thefts reported in Ravenswood.

A vehicle theft was reported in the 4800 block of North Francisco Avenue, Sept. 25, 2019.

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Police are warning North Siders of a couple of vehicle thefts reported last week in Ravenswood. 

In both cases, thieves took vehicles that were parked on the street, Chicago police said in a community alert. It is not known how the thieves were able to get inside of the vehicles. 

A theft was reported between 7:30 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. Sept. 25 in the 4800 block of North Francisco Avenue, police said. Another happened between midnight and 11 a.m. Sept. 27 in the 2700 block of West Winnemac Avenue. 

A description of any suspects was not immediately available. 

Anyone with information should call Area North detectives at 312-744-8263.

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