CHICAGO — Police have issued a community alert following a string of burglaries on the Northwest Side.
In each incident, the burglars enter people's homes through rear or side doors when the residents aren't there.
Recent burglaries have taken place:
• in the 4100 block of West Glenlake Avenue between 1:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. on April 14.
• in the 6200 block of North Cicero Avenue between 5 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. on April 14.
• in the 6000 block of North Kimball Avenue between 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on April 18-19.
• in the 6100 block of North St. Louis Avenue between 1:20 and 1:45 p.m. on April 20.
Police ask residents to take note of strangers in the area, make sure windows and doors are locked, and warn their neighbors about the burglaries.
Anyone with information should call detectives at 312-744-8263.