Apartments burglarized in Washington Park: police

In each incident, the burglar was able to get in by forcing open a door or window before making off with property, Chicago police said.

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Three apartments have been burglarized since March 25, 2021, in Washington Park.

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Chicago police are warning Washington Park residents about three recent apartment burglaries in the South Side neighborhood.

In each incident, the burglar was able to get in by forcing open a door or window before making off with property, Chicago police said.

The burglaries happened at all hours of the day between March 25 and April 20 in:

  • The 5800 block of South Prairie Avenue;
  • The 5500 block of South Prairie Avenue; and
  • The first block of East 59th Street.

Police did not provide a description of any suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area One detectives at 312-747-8384.

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