CPD warn of South Side residential burglaries targeting elderly residents

CHICAGO (WGN) – Chicago police are warning the public after a series of residential burglaries on the South Side targeting elderly residents.

Police said the burglaries happened at the following times and locations:

• 3600 block of South Maplewood Ave on August 5, 2025 at 4:38 P.M. (Brighton Park)
• 4200 block of South California Ave on August 8, 2025 at 3:10 P.M. (Brighton Park)
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• 2800 block of South Pitney Ct on August 9, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. (Bridgeport)
• 3300 block of South Seeley Ave on August 12, 2025 at 1:43 P.M. (McKinley Park)
• 2600 block of South Shields Ave on August 14, 2025 at 10:00 P.M. (Armour Square)

According to police, the suspects either create a situation to get the victim(s) to come out of their homes (example: saying they hit the victim’s garage door with their vehicle), distract the victims (such as by engaging in conversation), or wait for the victims to come out of their homes for whatever reason.

Police said additional suspects then go inside the homes and take items such as guns, money and/or valuables. The suspects also reportedly targeted a home while the victims were out of town.

Detectives described the suspects as two women and two men. One of the men was described as wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans, while the other man was wearing an American flag ski mask, white t-shirt, black pants and black boots.

Detailed descriptions on the other three suspects were not available, but police did say one woman is about 5 feet tall, weighing about 120 pounds and having brown eyes, black hair and a short hair style, while the other woman is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall with hazel eyes.

The other man was described as wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans.

Police also said the suspects were traveling in a white van or a gray pickup truck, both without license plates.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area One Detectives at 312-747-8380 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference #P25-1-092.

Additional tips from CPD:

• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Be cautious of persons engaging you in conversation to lure you from your residence.
• Keep the perimeter of your property well lit.
• Keep doors/windows secured/locked.
• Immediately repair any broken windows, doors or locks.
• Immediately report suspicious activity.
• Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police.
• If video surveillance is available, save a copy of the incident for investigating detectives.
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request their contact information.
• If you are a victim do not touch anything, call police immediately.
• Immediately dial 9-1-1 and remain on the scene when possible.