Burglars wanted for ransacking Bucktown, Hermosa homes, Chicago police release video

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Multiple homes were broken into and ransacked by a group of three men, according to Chicago police.

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The crimes happened on the city's Northwest Side in the afternoon.

Chicago police said the burglars forced their way into the houses through a side door.

Burglars took money, jewelry and any items of value. In one instance, the burglars took an entire safe.

They were seen driving off in a 2005 Silver GMC Savana Van with Illinois registration plates 102028PV. Police said the van has a "huge dent" on the rear.

The crimes happened at the following locations:

-1800-block of West Dickens Avenue on Oct. 2 at 03:25 p.m.
-2200-block of North Leavitt St on Oct. 2 at 03:55 p.m.
-2000-block of West Churchill St on Oct. 4 at 03:30 p.m.

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