Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Sun-Times Wire

Vehicle thefts reported in Back of the Yards, Gage Park

A vehicle stolen March 4, 2020, in the 800 block of West 51st Street was the latest in a series of thefts. | Google Maps

Police are warning residents on the South Side of a series of vehicle thefts reported in recent weeks in Back of the Yards and Gage Park.

In each case, the keys were left inside the vehicle or it was left running, Chicago police said in a community alert.

The thefts happened:

  • At 4:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in the 4800 block of South Throop Street;
  • At 5 p.m. Feb. 28 in the 4900 block of South Throop Street;
  • At 4:04 a.m. Feb. 29 in the 4900 block of South Paulina Street;
  • At 6:30 p.m. March 1 in the 2400 block of West 52nd Street; and
  • At 8:10 a.m. March 4 in the 800 block of West 51st Street.

Police did not provide a description of any suspects.

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

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

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.