ALBANY PARK — Catalytic converters were swiped from a slew of cars in the Albany Park, Irving Park and North Park area in mid-July, according to a community alert issued by police.
Aside from one theft reported June 27, the remainder occurred between July 11 and July 15. No suspects have been identified.
Thieves prize catalytic converters for their valuable metals, which can net $150 at scrap yards or on the black market.
The converters take just seconds to saw off a car. SUV models that sit higher off the ground — particularly Jeeps and Honda Elements — are among the most frequent targets.
Location and dates of recent incidents:
• 4700 block of North Kelso Avenue on June 27 at 7 a.m.
• 4100 block of North Lawndale Avenue on July 11-12, between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
• 3800 block of North Bernard Street on July 11-12, between 8 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.
• 5400 block of North Bernard Street on July 11-12, between 10 p.m. and 4:20 p.m.
• 5000 block of North Drake Avenue on July 12, at 8 a.m.
• 4000 block of North Avers Avenue on July 12-13, between 6:45 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.
• 5200 block of North Bernard Street on July 13, between 12 and 8 a.m.
• 4900 block of North Lawndale Avenue on July 14, between 3 p.m. and 12 a.m.
• 3600 block of West Leland Avenue between 9 p.m. July 11 and 1 p.m. July 15.
Anyone with information about these crimes should contact police detectives at 312-744-8263.
