Vehicle thefts reported on the Near North Side: police

In each incident someone stole vehicles parked in a driveway left running.

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Five vehicle thefts were reported in April 2020, on the Near North Side.

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Five vehicle thefts were reported in April on the Near North Side.

In each incident someone stole vehicles parked in a driveway left running, Chicago police said.

The thefts happened during the evening and afternoon hours :

  • April 10 in the 600 block of North State Street;
  • April 16 in the 200 block of West Erie Street;
  • April 23 in the first block of West Illinois Street;
  • April 23 in the first block of West Grand Avenue; and
  • April 24 in the 1100 block of North State Street.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Central detectives at 312-747-8382.

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