Burglars Posing As Utility Workers In North Center

CHICAGO — Police are warning residents in the 19th District to be vigilant after burglaries were reported in the North Center neighborhood. Police said one or two burglars posed as utility workers to gain access to people's homes.

In each burglary, the offender was able to get inside the home and distract the resident, police said. The burglar would then rummage through the bedroom, stealing money and jewelry.

In one report, a burglar pushed past a 94-year-old woman, police said.

The burglaries occurred:

• 3600 block of N. Ravenswood on Feb. 22 at 5:45 p.m.;
• 1900 block of W. Eddy Street on March 11 at 2:30 p.m.

A dark gray Mercedes GL was seen in the area during the burglary in the 3600 block of N. Ravenswood.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area North Detectives at (312) 744-8263.