Chicago crime: Burglars break into vehicles parked along lakefront in Uptown, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, police warn

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police have issued a warning for anyone driving to a city beach.

Burglars broke into seven cars on Wednesday in broad daylight, police said.

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All of the vehicles were parked in lots along the lakefront on Chicago’s North Side.

In each incident, an offender broke into an unoccupied vehicle and took items from inside, CPD said.

Authorities reported that the incidents occurred at the following places and times:
– On June 25, between 11:47 a.m. and 12:47 p.m., in the 5100 block of N. Simonds Dr. (Uptown)
– On June 25, from 2:05 to 2:49 p.m., in the 2700 block of N. Cannon Dr. (Lincoln Park)
– On June 25, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., in the 200 block of W. Montrose Harbor Dr. (Uptown)
– On June 25, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., in the 200 block of W. Montrose Harbor Dr. (Uptown)
– On June 25, from 12:00 to 4:10 p.m., in the 200 block of W. Montrose Harbor Dr. (Uptown)
– On June 25, from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m., in the 200 block of W. Montrose Harbor Dr. (Uptown)
– On June 25, at 6:20 p.m., in the 3600 block of N. Recreation Dr. (Lakeview)

No further information about an offender was available as Chicago police continue to investigate.

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