Chicago crime: Burglars target seniors with ‘fake mechanical problem’ on Northwest Side, police say

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Police stated robbers working in tandem hit not less than eight houses in latest weeks. The latest occurred Saturday afternoon.

Police stated one individual distracts the home-owner with a pretend mechanical drawback whereas one other individual enters the house to steal jewellery and cash.

Police inspired residents to make sure their back and front doorways are locked, even when they’re residence, and guarantee cameras are working and recording.

Burglaries occurred on the following areas and instances:
– 8100 block of West Berwyn Ave. on Could 28 at 4:00 p.m.
– 5000 block of West Sunnyside Ave. on Could 31, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
– 5300 block of West Berenice Ave. on June 2, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.

– 5800 block of West Foster Ave. on June 9, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
– 5700 block of North Merrimac Ave. on June 9, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
– 5200 block of West Dakin Ave. on June 13, 2022 at 4:20 p.m.
– 4300 block of North Narragansett Ave. on June 15, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
– 6000 block of West College St. on June 18, 2022 at 2:20 p.m.

Anybody with info is inspired to contact CPD.