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Home burglaries reported in West Elsdon, West Lawn: police

The burglaries were reported in the evening and late night hours.

By Sun-Times Wire

Home burglaries were reported in February and March, 2020, in West Elsdon and West Lawn.

Chicago police are warning Southwest Side residents of home burglaries reported in recent weeks in West Elsdon and West Lawn.

The burglaries happened:

About 12:30 a.m. Feb. 16 in the 4000 block of West 58th Place;
About 9:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the 5900 block of South Kostner Avenue;
About 11:45 p.m. Feb. 23 in the 5800 block of South Tripp; and
About 7 p.m. March 2 in the 5800 block of South Kostner 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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