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Burglaries reported in Grand Crossing

The break-ins occurred on Woodlawn Avenue, 71st Place and 75th Street, police said.

By  Sun-Times Wire
   
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Multiple burglaries have been reported since April 28, 2020, in Grand Crossing, including in the 7200 block of South Woodlawn Avenue.

Multiple burglaries have been reported since April 28, 2020, in Grand Crossing, including in the 7200 block of South Woodlawn Avenue.

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Police are warning residents about a series of burglaries since last month in Grand Crossing on the South Side.

In each case, someone entered a home and took property, according to a community alert from Chicago police.

The break-ins occurred:

  • At 12:23 p.m. May 18 in the 7200 block of South Woodlawn Avenue;
  • About 5 p.m. May 5 in the 1400 block of East 71st Place; and
  • About 12:30 a.m. April 28 in the 1500 block of East 75th Street.

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

Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.

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