Chicago police warn of thieves stealing tools from work vans
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police issued a warning after a crew was caught on camera breaking into work vans for tools.
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CPD said they have targeted at least 10 vehicles across several Chicago neighborhoods on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Video shared by CPD shows thieves moving boxes of equipment from a van into a getaway car.
Police said they're using cutting tools or saws to slice through the vehicle locks.
The crimes happened at the following times and locations, according to police:
-2300 block of W Cullom on November 25 at 8:18 a.m. (North Center)
-4500 block of N Seeley on November 25 at 8:30 a.m. (Ravenswood)
-4500 block of N Seeley on November 25 at 8:30 a.m. (Ravenswood)
-4000 block of N Clarendon on November 25 at 7 p.m. (Uptown)
-2000 block of W Barry on November 26 at 8:41 a.m. (Lakeview)
-1900 block of W Melrose on November 26 at 8:50 a.m. (Roscoe Village)
-1900 block of W Fletcher on November 26 at 8:52 a.m. (West Lakeview)
-3100 block of N Clifton on November 26 at 9:22 a.m. (Lake View East)
-3700 block of N Racine on November 26 at 9:27 a.m. (Wrigleyville)
-4500 block of N Clarendon on November 26 at 10:50 a.m. (Uptown)
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