Burglaries
Police: Burglar Striking Garfield Ridge Homes While Residents Sleep
Police are warning about a burglar who strikes at night when people are home, asleep, reports CBS 2′s Mike Puccinelli.
Elgin Police: Online Registry Of Pawned Items Has Curbed Burglaries
Elgin pawn shops, gold resellers and similar businesses are now required to use Leads Online to enter information about customers and items they’re pawning or selling. CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports.
Cops: Pair Burglarized Homes While Residents Attended Wakes
A northwest suburban couple would scour the obituaries in local newspapers, then burglarize the homes of people who were attending funeral services for deceased family members, according to police.
3 Arrested In Suburban Burglary Spree
Police in the northwest suburbs might have tracked down those responsible for more than 60 burglaries since January.
Evanston Coin Shop Owner Charged With Buying Stolen Goods
The owner of a popular coin shop in Evanston has been jailed, on allegations some of his biggest customers were crooks, and he knew it.
Police Warning Residents About Recent Lincoln Park Burglaries
Police are warning Lincoln Park residents about four recent burglaries in the North Side neighborhood.
Thieves Striking Foreclosed Homes In Aurora
Thieves in Aurora have found a new target — robbing empty, foreclosed homes, causing thousands of dollars in damage and theft.
Cops Seeking Suspect In Three Lincoln Park Burglaries
Chicago Police released surveillance photos of a suspected burglar Wednesday, hoping someone can identify the man accused smashing windows and taking cash drawers from at least three Lincoln Park businesses.
2 Weeks, 3 Smash-And-Grab Retail Thefts
For the third time in just the past few weeks, police are trying to find some brazen thieves who get into stores by smashing their way in.
Burglars Strike Homes In Ukrainian Village
Chicago Police are warning residents of the Ukrainian Village neighborhood about a series of burglaries this month.
Burglars Hit Homes Near United Center
Police have issued a warning to Near West Side residents after a string of burglaries in the neighborhood surrounding the United Center.
Elgin Police Focus Efforts On Spike In Burglaries
Crime in Elgin is at a 40-year low, but police said they’re also seeing a dramatic spike in burglaries, which shot up 31 percent last year.
New Gary Mayor Introduces Public Safety Team
Gary’s new mayor is pledging to put the brakes on a growing number of burglaries in the city. That’s just one item on Karen Freeman-Wilson’s “to-do” list after taking office as Gary’s first female mayor.
Burglars Hitting Cell Phone, Electronics Stores In Downtown Area
Police are warning cell phone and electronics businesses in the downtown area that about a band of burglars that have been breaking in and stealing merchandise.
Men Wanted For Invading Homes, Attacking Elderly Indiana Residents
Police in several Northwest Indiana towns are looking for three Chicago men wanted for a series of daylight home invasions of elderly residents’ houses.
Man, Girlfriend Arrested In Willowbrook Home Invasion
Two people have been arrested for a suburban home invasion with ties to furniture delivery.
Aurora Residents Warned Of Spike In Burglaries
As Aurora residents get ready for the holidays, police are warning them to keep gifts locked up amid a rash of burglaries.
In One Week, Gary Police Respond To 85 Burglaries
In one week’s time, Gary police responded to at least 85 burglaries.
Waukegan Police Bust Rings Of Burglars, Robbers
Waukegan police believe they have broken up separate rings of burglars and armed robbers working the far north suburbs.
Crime Up Near UIC; Cops Tell Students To Put Away Phones, iPods
Crime is up on the borders of the UIC campus, and Tuesday, campus police told students and staff that it is time to put the cell phones and iPods away and pay attention to what’s going on around them.
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