Thieves smash car windows in West Town: police

Police are warning Near West Side residents of a series of vehicle break-ins reported last month in West Town.

In each case, someone stole bags, electronics and tools from parked vehicles. Chicago police said in a community alert. The suspects shattered a window to get inside the vehicles.

The thefts happened:

• Between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sept. 16 in the 300 block of North Sangamon Street
• Between 6:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sept. 16 in the 300 block of North Sangamon Street
• At 6:45 p.m. Sept. 16 in the 900 block of West Fulton Market
• Between 4 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Sept. 16 in the 900 block of West Wayman Street
• Between 5:20 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sept. 23 in the 300 block of North Sangamon Street
• Between 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Sept. 30 in the 300 block of North Sangamon Street

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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