Apartment Robbed, $3000 Worth Stolen

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — An apartment of a Jewish couple was broken into and robbed sometime during the day today, and the thief made off with a laptop computer as well as jewelry and loose cash.

The incident took place sometime today between 11:00am and 3:00pm while no one was home. The tenants moved in to the apartment less than a month ago. The building, 672 Empire Boulevard, is owned by Jews and has a mix of Jewish and non-Jewish tenants.

the thief gained access to the apartment through an interior fire escape by pushing in an unsecured air conditioner, picked up the loot and left thorough the apartments front door leaving it open.

First responders pointed out that it was obvious that the thief either lives in the building or is very familiar with its layout.

The victim called Shomrim who alerted police and filed a police report.

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