Aurora police are investigating six van burglaries in the city involving the theft of thousands of dollars worth of tools and other items.
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Signs of forced entry were visible on four of the vans, and two had been left unlocked, according to an email from police spokesman Dan Ferrelli.
Police estimate the total loss from all six burglaries is close to $33,000. On two occasions, a gray Chevrolet van was seen near the targeted vehicles, Ferrelli said.
It’s possible that one or more of the burglaries are related, Ferrelli said.
Most recently, between 11 a.m. and 12:50 p.m. Thursday, $3,200 worth of tools were stolen from an unlocked van parked in a lot on the 600 block of Plum Street, Ferrelli said.
Between 2:45 and 3:35 p.m. Oct. 27, a generator worth about $500 was taken from a locked van parked in a lot on the 1000 block of Hill Avenue.
Between noon Oct. 23 and 5 a.m. Oct. 24, about $1,120 worth of tools were taken from an unlocked van parked in a driveway on the 500 block of Farnum Avenue.
Between midnight and 5 a.m. Oct. 23, $16,600 worth of tools were taken from a van parked on the street on the 1300 block of Valayna Drive.
At about 10:55 a.m. Oct. 4, more than $10,000 worth of items were taken from a van parked in a lot on the 2400 block of Church Road, Ferrelli said.
Police ask anyone with information about the incidents to call Aurora police investigators at 630-256-5500 or Aurora Area Crime Stoppers at 630-892-1000. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to any arrests.
People also can submit tips through the Aurora Police Department’s free My PD mobile app.
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