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Washington Park burglar enters apartments through back doors: police

In both incidents, someone entered the apartment through the back door and stole property from inside, Chicago police said.

By Sun-Times Wire
One of two burglaries in Washington Park was reported Jan. 13, 2020, in the 6100 block of South Wabash Avenue.
One of two burglaries in Washington Park was reported Jan. 13, 2020, in the 6100 block of South Wabash Avenue.
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Chicago police are warning Washington Park residents about two recent apartment burglaries on the South Side.

In both incidents, someone entered the apartment through the back door and stole property from inside, Chicago police said.

The first burglary happened between 8 a.m. and 5 a.m. Jan. 13 in the 6100 block of South Wabash Avenue, police said. The other happened about 1:35 a.m. Jan. 24 in the 6000 block of South Michigan Avenue.

Police did not provide a description of any suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380.

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