Overview

• Chicago police issued a public alert Sunday linking four recent break-ins across the South and West sides.
• In each case, offenders reversed a Jeep Grand Cherokee into front doors or windows to breach the stores.
• After forcing entry, burglars took merchandise and fled in the Jeep and other vehicles, police said.
• The incidents occurred Aug. 19 in West Englewood, Aug. 24 in Bronzeville where a Foot Locker was hit, Aug. 25 in Humboldt Park, and Aug. 28 in South Shore during early morning hours.
• Police request tips to Wentworth Area detectives at 312-747-8380 or CPDTIP.com using reference 25-CWP-026, and advise businesses to improve exterior lighting, secure entries, and preserve surveillance video.