{"id":172134,"date":"2025-08-24T16:35:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T16:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/172134\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T16:35:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T16:35:15","slug":"chicago-crime-burglary-suspects-targeting-older-adults-hit-16-homes-impersonating-chicago-water-department-workers-at-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/172134\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago crime: Burglary suspects targeting older adults hit 16 homes, impersonating Chicago Water Department workers at times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">CHICAGO (WLS) &#8212; Residential burglars targeting older adults across the South and Southwest sides may be impersonating City of Chicago Water Department employees or construction workers, police warned on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Police expanded their <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/post\/chicago-crime-burglars-targeting-older-adults-brighton-park-mckinley-armour-square-bridgeport-police-department-says\/17555520\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">initial alert about the burglars<\/a>, who have hit at least 16 homes in the Garfield Ridge, Brighton Park, Bridgeport, McKinley Park, Scottsdale and Armour Square neighborhoods this month.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/watch\/live\/11064984\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24\/7. Click here to watch<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The suspects use several methods to enter the homes, including telling a victim that they hit their garage door with a vehicle, claiming to be City of Chicago Water Department employees or construction workers, and waiting for a victim to leave, like when they take their trash out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The burglars, who communicate with each other with handheld radios, have also targeted homes while the victims were out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The thieves have stolen items such as firearms, money and valuables.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The burglaries have happened at the following times and locations:<br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\"\/>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">4700-block of South Lawler Ave. on Aug. 5 at 1:22 p.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">3600-block of South Maplewood Ave. on Aug. 5 at 4:38 p.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">4200-block of South California Ave. on Aug. 8 at 3:10 p.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">2800-block of South Pitney Ct. on Aug. 9 at 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">5800-block of South Nottingham Ave. on Aug. 10 between 12:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">3300-block of South Seeley Ave. on Aug. 10 at 1:43 p.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">8500-block of South Kolin Ave. on Aug.11 at 12:40 p.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">2600-block of South Shields Ave. on Aug. 14 at 10 p.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">2800-block of South Wallace St. on Aug. 18 at 2:05 p.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">3400-block of South Wallace St. on Aug. 18 at 6:05 p.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">5400-block of South Natoma Ave. on Aug. 19 at 9:30 a.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">1700-block of West 34th St. on Aug. 19 between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">5100-block of South Lockwood Ave. on Aug. 19 at 2 p.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">3600-block of South Emerald Ave. on Aug. 21 between 7 a.m. and 9:20 p.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">8600-block of South Keating Ave. on Aug. 23  at 1:45 p.m.<\/li>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">5000-block of South Kilpatrick Ave. on Aug. 23 at 2:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The suspects have been described as two females and four males who use a white van, a gray 2023 Chevrolet Colorado without license plates, a black Chevrolet Traverse with custom white rims or a white pickup truck.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">One of the female suspects is about 5 feet tall and 120 pounds with brown eyes, and short, black hair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The other female suspect is about 5-foot-3 with hazel eyes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">One of the male suspects is about 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-7, around 140 pounds and between 20 and 25 years old. He wears a beige baseball cap, a white face mask, an orange and yellow vest, a light green shirt and blue pants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The second male suspect is about 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-8, 175-180 pounds and between 48 and 58 years old. He has short, gray hair and wears a black baseball hat with a red &#8220;B&#8221; on the front, white glasses, black mask, white shirt and white pants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The third male suspect wears an American flag ski mask a white t-shirt, black pants and black boots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The fourth male suspect wears a gray shirt and blue jeans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Police asked anyone with information to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference #P25-1-092B.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC eTIW sUzSN \"><strong class=\"vtkaO \">INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER  <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/feature\/tracking-crime-and-safety-in-your-neighborhood\/12385906\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Track crime and safety in your neighborhood<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2025 WLS-TV. 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