Teen Charged in 19 Chicago Burglaries

Chicago police said a 17-year-old boy was arrested Saturday afternoon and charged in connection with a series of 19 burglaries across the city. He faces 17 felony burglary counts, one felony count of attempted burglary and a misdemeanor count of criminal damage to property under $500.

The incidents took place in Beverly, Englewood, Lake View, Lincoln Park, New City, Roseland, Auburn Gresham, Ukrainian Village and Washington Heights. Twelve occurred on October 15; others were recorded on October 16, September 30 and May 7.

Police identified the teen as one of the people involved in the burglaries. The listed incidents include a September 30 attempted burglary in the 800 block of North Western Avenue and a criminal-damage incident on October 15 in the 2100 block of West 95th Street.

The charges followed the arrest of another 19-year-old man, who was charged in connection with eight burglaries plus an attempted break-in in Oak Lawn. Prosecutors said he admitted to three incidents, although a judge determined he could not be held in custody under the Pretrial Fairness Act. He was scheduled to return to court Sunday.

Police did not release further information about the 17-year-old suspect.