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Police warning businesses of recent burglaries in Albany Park

CHICAGO (CBS) – Police issued an alert Thursday to businesses of burglaries in the Albany Park area.

In each incident, offenders would arrive in a vehicle and then enter the business and target vehicles for theft. In one incident offenders took money and a set of car key fobs before fleeing the scene.

Incident times and locations: 

·         3000 block of West Irving Park Road on March 11, at 7:49 p.m.  

·         3000 block of West Irving Park Road on March 13, at 12 a.m.  

The offenders are described as three Black men between the ages of 20-30 years old, two of which weighing between 170-190 pounds, and the third weighing between 200-220 pounds.

Police remind businesses:

·         Be aware of this crime and alert your neighbors. 

·         Pay special attention to any suspicious subjects loitering in the area. 

·         Ensure that existing surveillance cameras are functional. 

·         Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of the offender(s), including any vehicle description and license plate information. 

Anyone with information can contact Area Five detectives 312-746-7394. 

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