Burglars target homes, garages in Grand Crossing: police

The latest burglary happened between Sunday and Monday in the 1500 block of East 70th Street, police said.

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Burglaries were reported in Grand Crossing

A burglary was reported in the 6800 block of South Dante Avenue, Sept. 24, 2019.

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Police are warning South Siders of three burglaries to homes and garages reported since last month in Grand Crossing. 

In each case, someone made their way into apartments, residences and garages and took property from inside, Chicago police said in a community alert. 

A burglary was reported between 4:08 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 in the 6800 block of South Dante Avenue, police said. Another occurred about 10 a.m. Oct. 4 in the 7000 block of South Harper Avenue 

The third burglary happened between 10:45 a.m. Oct. 6 and 2:10 a.m. Oct. 7 in the 1500 block of East 70th Street, police said. A description of any suspects was not immediately available. 

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

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