Chicago police sound the alarm after thieves steal U.S. Postal Service trucks in the Northwest and West

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police warned of a series of mail thefts from mail trucks in the west and northwest parts of the city.

According to police, three unoccupied USPS vehicles were hit within less than two hours.

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The crimes occurred in:

-4300 block of North Milwaukee Avenue on July 1 from 4:05 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.,

-6300 block of West Strong Avenue on July 1 at 4:21 p.m.,

-900 block of South Mayfield Avenue on July 1 at 5:45 p.m.

In each case, two men wearing hoodies, face masks, and blue plastic gloves parked next to the USPS vehicle, smashed the passenger window, and stole mail and packages. They fled in a white SUV.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8253 or Area Five Detectives at 312-746-7394.

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