March 04--Police are warning people of a series of residential burglaries on the Northwest Side in February.
Seven burglaries happened primarily during day and early evening hours in the Belmont Central, Cragin and Hanson neighborhoods between Feb. 6 and Feb. 24, according to the Chicago Police Department.
In all incidents, burglars entered apartments and other residences through either a window or a door and stole electronics, jewelry, cash and other items, according to the statement.
The latest burglary occurred between 2 and 6 p.m. Feb. 24 in the 5500 block of West Schubert Avenue.
Other reported break-ins:
--Between 2 and 3:15 p.m. Feb. 20 in the 2900 block of North Long Avenue
--Between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 17 in the 2700 block of North Lockwood Avenue
--Between 3:30 and 6 p.m. Feb. 16 in the 2600 block of North Parkside Avenue
--Between 4 and 6:40 p.m. Feb. 12 in the 3000 block of North Mango Avenue
--Between 3:30 and 4:40 p.m. Feb. 12 in the 2100 block of North Latrobe Avenue
--Around 8 a.m. Feb. 6 in the 2400 block of North Marmora Avenue
Police are urging area residents to make sure windows and doors are locked.
Anyone with information about the seven burglaries should contact Area North detectives at 312-744-8263.
