LAKEVIEW — Despite police warnings and pressure on Ald. Tom Tunney, Lakeview's burglary problem has not slowed in 2016 so far.
Late Thursday, Chicago police issued a warning after six alleged burglaries took place within a half-mile radius from Jan. 29 to Feb. 15.
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The first two both took place in the 1300 block of West Eddy Street, one around 6:45 p.m. Jan. 29 and the second some time during the day Feb. 2.
The timing can be difficult to narrow down if residents are away for long periods of time; on the 1200 block of West Melrose Street, a burglary took place Feb. 15 between 5:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., police said.
Police are warning Lakeview residents to stay alert following a pattern of burglaries in the neighborhood Jan. 29 through Feb. 15. [Google Maps]
Most incidents took place in evening or late night hours, police said. In the 3200 block of North Clifton Avenue, alleged burglars entered a home between 6 and 9 p.m. Feb. 5. The same night, another burglary was reported in the 3300 block of North Halsted Street between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Burglars struck between 2 and 3 a.m. Feb. 7 in the 1100 block of West Addison Street.
Earlier this month, Town Hall District community policing Sgt. Jason Clark asked residents to be on alert amid the "current issue" of burglaries.
Of 49 burglaries that took place in central and east Lakeview Dec. 3 to Feb. 3, almost half involved unlocked doors or garages. First-floor apartments were also targeted. Though police arrested a "mini crew" of alleged burglars earlier this month and hoped the number of crimes would drop, the theft has continued.
In the most recent pattern, entry into residents was both forced and unlawful, meaning some burglars likely entered through unlocked doors or windows.
Police ask residents to keep doors and windows locked, report suspicious activity and remember unique physical characteristics of offenders if an incident does occur. Police say to "never" pursue a feeling assailant, but instead call 911 immediately and remain on the scene if possible.
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