A man whom police called a “career criminal” has been charged once again after police allegedly caught him early Sunday in the Southwest Side Marquette Park neighborhood with proceeds from a burglary protruding from his backpack.
Raymond Reyes Jr., 40, of the 3700 block of South Hermitage Avenue, was charged with one count of felony residential burglary. He was caught after Chicago Lawn District officers responded to a burglary in progress in the 3700 block of West 60th Place about 2:40 a.m., according to a release from police.
Officers noticed a garage door had been pried open, and a neighbor and the victim provided a description of the offender and the items taken, the release said.
Wentworth Area tactical officers saw Reyes in the 6100 block of South Springfield Avenue, carrying a partially open backpack that had a bright orange belt sander protruding from it, the release said.
Reyes, who has multiple theft and burglary convictions, was taken into custody after being positively identified by the victim and witnesses, police said. All of the stolen items, which included hand tools and electronics, were returned to the victim.
Reyes is expected to appear for a bond hearing today.
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