Chicago’s Southwest Side is currently experiencing a wave of burglaries, prompting police to issue a warning on Friday.

Authorities have reported that at least eight apartments in the Bridgeport neighborhood have been targeted this December, with two incidents occurring on Christmas Eve alone.

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According to the police, the burglars are gaining entry by forcing open doors and subsequently stealing valuables from inside the units.

The break-ins have been reported at various times and locations within the area.

• 2900-block of S. Wallace St. on Dec. 13 at 7:55 p.m.




• 2900-block of S. Emerald Ave. on Dec. 22 at 4:40 p.m.




• 3000-block of S. Lowe Ave. on Dec. 22 at 4:30 p.m.




• 3100-block of S. Lowe Ave. on Dec. 22 between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.




• 2600-block of S. Shields Ave. sometime between Dec. 23 at 9:30 a.m. and Dec. 27 at 6 p.m.




• 2600-block of S. Shields Ave. sometime between Dec. 23 at noon and Dec. 26 at 4:45 p.m.




• 400-block of W. 28th St. on Dec. 24 at 7:50 p.m.




• 400-block of W. 32nd St. on Dec. 24 at 8:14 p.m.

Area One detectives asked anyone with information to call them at 312-747-8380 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference #P25-1-128A.

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