Burglars targeting Northwest Side homes

(Chicago)  Police are warning Northwest Side residents of a series of home burglaries in February.

At least one person breaks into homes through a window or door, and steals electronics, jewelry, cash and other items, according to a community alert issued by Chicago Police.

The burglaries happened in:

—5800 block of West Eastwood between 12-11 a.m. on Feb. 9;

—5600 block of West Eastwood between 12:40-2:50 p.m. on Feb. 12;

—5700 block of North Manton between 11 a.m. -7:30 p.m. on Feb. 13; and

—5900 block of North Nagle between 1-6 p.m. on Feb. 18.

Police advise residents to make sure all doors and windows are locked, and to pay attention to anyone suspicious loitering in the area.

Anyone with information should call Area North detectives at (312) 744-8263.

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