Chicago police warn of West Side burglary gang targeting businesses

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police have issued a warning about a gang of burglars targeting businesses on the city’s West Side.

Police said that in each incident, the group of up to seven burglars – two to four of whom were acting as guards – would pick or otherwise “overcome” the locking mechanism of the store’s security gate and then break open a window or door at the front to get inside.

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The thieves then steal money from the cash register and either rob the ATM or break it open on the spot to remove the cash from inside.

According to police, the same group of suspects struck at the following times and locations:

5200 block of West Chicago Ave on June 27, 2024 at 5:17 am
3900 block of West Monroe between June 28 and 29, 2024 at 7:30 p.m./7:55 a.m.
4800 block of West Fulton St on July 17, 2024 at 1:16 am
4700 block of West Lake St. July 18-19, 24th 6:30pm-8am
3900 block of West Cermak Rd July 21, 2024 2:07 am
400 block of South Laramie Ave July 23, 2024 3:30-3:45 am
3700 block of West Roosevelt Rd July 25, 2024 3:21 am

Police said the group wore hoodies, face masks and gloves at each incident.

If you have any information about these break-ins, call Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8253.

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