18 Mar 17 -Community Alert -17th District -Motor Vehicle Thefts (P17-N-071(CA)
Bureau of Detectives – Area North
Community Alert
Motor Vehicle Thefts
17th District
(Albany Park)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to numerous Motor Vehicle Thefts that have occurred within
the boundaries of the 17th District (Albany Park). All of these Motor Vehicle Thefts
occurred on a stretch of Lawrence Ave. from 3200 block of W. Lawrence up to the
4200 block of W. Lawrence. In most of these Motor Vehicle Thefts, the keys to the
vehicle were left in the vehicle, and the unknown offender(s) then took the vehicle.
Incident times and locations:
Since February 5, 2017 to March 16, 2017 , there were (4) Motor Vehicle Thefts
from the 3200 block of Lawrence to the 3700 block of Lawrence, and (5) Motor
Vehicle Thefts from the 3800 block of Lawrence to the 4200 block of Lawrence.
These Thefts are occurring mainly in the late evening hours.
About the Offender:
• Unknown at this time
What you can do:
• Be aware of this crime and alert your neighbors.
• Pay special attention to any suspicious people loitering in the area.
• Do not leave your car keys in the vehicle.
• Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of the offender(s)
including any vehicle description and license plate information.
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area North
(312) 744-2070
JA-142335, JA-144516, JA-149184, JA-155211, JA-167190, JA-178393,
JA-180117, JA-179693, JA-189709
Reference: P17-N-071
Alert#P17-N-071(CA)
March 18, 2017
