Vehicles left running stolen from Near North Side

Police are warning residents about a series of vehicle thefts last month on the Near North Side.

In each case, a vehicle was left parked and running with the keys in the ignition when a thief got in and drove away, according to a community alert from Chicago police.

The incidents were reported at the following times and locations in the Gold Coast, Streeterville and Old Town:

• In the evening March 30 in the 1200 block of North LaSalle Drive;
• In the evening March 30 in the first block of West Ontario Street;
• In the afternoon March 30 in the 200 block of East Illinois Street;
• In the afternoon March 29 in the first block of East Grand Avenue; and
• In the afternoon March 19 in the first block of East Pearson Street.

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

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