10-15-2009, 06:33 AM
Homes in Waukegan historic district burglarized
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October 15, 2009
NEWS-SUN STAFF REPORT
WAUKEGAN -- Police are urging residents in the city's Near North Historic District to be on the lookout for suspicious activity, following a series of burglaries.
Since Sept. 16, four homes along Sheridan Road, between Grand and Ridgeland avenues, have reported being burglarized, police said Wednesday. The most recent incident occurred Oct. 8.
According to police, in a few of the burglaries the perpetrators made entry to the home through an unlocked window or door.
Police arrested two individuals believed responsible for one of the burglaries on Sept. 22, but the rest remain unsolved, said Lt. Ed Fitzgerald. Francois Chesser, 26, and Daniel Clark, 25, both of Waukegan, were charged with residential burglary and theft in that case.
In addition to keeping an eye on their neighborhoods, Chief Artis Yancey said he encourages people to establish a neighborhood watch program. Anyone interested in starting a program is asked to call the department's Community Services Division at (847) 599-2586.
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October 15, 2009
NEWS-SUN STAFF REPORT
WAUKEGAN -- Police are urging residents in the city's Near North Historic District to be on the lookout for suspicious activity, following a series of burglaries.
Since Sept. 16, four homes along Sheridan Road, between Grand and Ridgeland avenues, have reported being burglarized, police said Wednesday. The most recent incident occurred Oct. 8.
According to police, in a few of the burglaries the perpetrators made entry to the home through an unlocked window or door.
Police arrested two individuals believed responsible for one of the burglaries on Sept. 22, but the rest remain unsolved, said Lt. Ed Fitzgerald. Francois Chesser, 26, and Daniel Clark, 25, both of Waukegan, were charged with residential burglary and theft in that case.
In addition to keeping an eye on their neighborhoods, Chief Artis Yancey said he encourages people to establish a neighborhood watch program. Anyone interested in starting a program is asked to call the department's Community Services Division at (847) 599-2586.