Residents in West Town between Division and Grand, Milwaukee and Western have experienced a rash of burglaries, losing a range of property from backpacks and purses to jewelry, computer equipment and money during September.
n September, there were three garage burglaries, according to a Chicago Police Department's 14th District alert where an unknown offender entered victims' garages, targeting bicycles.
Forcible entry into two different residences has caused Chicago Police Department's 14th District to issue an alert in the area of Western and Division to all residents.
The 14th Police District is located at 2150 N. California Ave. in a building opened in 1984. With a parking lot accessed from Shakespeare Ave., this district's location is staffed by 320 people which includes 300 officers who cover the area in three shifts each 24 hours, seven days a week.
With Your New Blue construction activity occurring at the Blue Line's Division station, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) recommends allowing extra travel time from 10 p.m., Fri., Oct. 18, to 10 p.m., Fri., Nov. 8.
Alderman Proco "Joe" Moreno's 1st Ward service office is located at 2058 N. Western Ave. The phone number is 773.278.0101. Service office hours are Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In addition to regular service hours, Alderman Moreno hosts "Ward Night" every Tuesday night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
