Authorities within the South Loop of Chicago, Illinois, are investigating a string of automobile break-ins, with experiences of at the least 25 autos being focused. Regardless of eyewitness accounts offering some leads, police have but to make any arrests. Investigators are working to uncover the motive behind the vandalism and decide if something was stolen in the course of the incidents.

The vandalism spree came about someday round 2 a.m. in line with one witness. They reported to the police that three males obtained out of a black sedan round that point and proceeded to smash the motive force’s facet window of a number of autos alongside South Indiana Ave. The incidents appeared to stretch from thirteenth Road to sixteenth Road.

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Authorities say that the motive for the vandalism is unclear. The autos have been legally parked and police are nonetheless investigating if the vandals stole something from the automobiles in query. What’s not in query is how a lot of a shock the spree is to a few of the homeowners of the automobiles in query.

Talking to the Chicago Tribune, one proprietor, Hamzeh Natsheh mentioned that it’s a miserable expertise. “You’re employed so laborious, and also you assume you’re residing in a pleasant space with the quantity of lease that we pay. It’s unbelievable… The property worth is so excessive and you reside in an space you’ll be able to’t even park your automobile.”

Native information outlet WGN experiences that police have been monitoring the realm lengthy after the crime however hadn’t arrested anybody as of early on Friday. Regardless of that, one other resident, Ronnie Ata, appears resigned to the state of affairs. “Truthfully I’m not too stunned,” Ata mentioned. “It’s the second time it’s occurred so I suppose I’m not gonna cry over spilled milk. Like I mentioned, I’ve quite a bit to be glad about. It’s a troublesome space however I’m probably not gonna let it get to me.”

Because the investigation is ongoing, these with data that would result in an arrest are inspired to contact the Chicago Police Division. 

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