Chicago work vans targeted in burglaries across North Side neighborhoods

CHICAGO - Chicago police are investigating a series of work van break-ins in North Center, Lincoln Square, Uptown, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, West Lakeview, Lake View East, and Wrigleyville.

What we know:

The incidents occurred between Tuesday and Wednesday, when offenders used cutting tools to defeat locks on unoccupied work vans and stole tools, placing them into a waiting vehicle. They happened at the following times and locations:

• 2300 block of W Cullom on Tuesday at 8:18 a.m. 
• 4500 block of N Seeley on Tuesday, at 8:30 a.m. 
• 4500 block of N Seeley on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.
• 4000 block of N Clarendon on Wednesday at 7 p.m. 
• 2000 block of W Barry on Wednesday at 8:41 a.m.
• 1900 block of W Melrose on Wednesday at 8:50 a.m.
• 1900 block of W Fletcher on Wednesday, at 8:52 a.m.
• 3100 block of N Clifton on Wednesday at 9:22 a.m.
• 3700 block of N Racine on Wednesday at 9:27 a.m.
• 4500 block of N Clarendon on Wednesday at 10:50 a.m.

Two suspects, described as Black men wearing dark clothing, are being sought.

Police urge residents to stay aware, report suspicious activity, and preserve any video evidence. 

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com using reference P25-3-052.