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Someone Has Been Shooting Cars In Ravenswood, Police Warn

By Stephen Gossett in News on Jul 19, 2016 8:25PM

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Residents and visitors to the North Side are advised to beware of a rash of criminal damage being done to vehicles, according to a police alert released on Tuesday. An unknown person has been firing shots into the vehicles, causing broken windows and other damage.

A total of at least seven incidents have occurred, according to police:


  • Four incidents took place in the 2500 block of W. Wilson Ave. on July 10, between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.

  • One incident occurred in the 2600 block of W. Sunnyside Ave. on July 13, sometime between 1:06 a.m. and 5:45 a.m.

  • Two more incidents happened in the 2600 block of W. Eastwood Ave. on July 18, at 3:03 a.m.


All of the crimes took place in Chicago Police Department Beat 1911, which includes parts of Ravenswood/Ravenswood Manor.

Police do not have a description of the offender(s). They urge the public to call 911 to report any suspicious people or activity in the area and provide descriptions and vehicle information if possible.