CHICAGO (WLS) – Chicago police have issued a warning about a string of “crash-and-grab” burglaries targeting retail businesses on the city’s Northwest and West sides. New video released by authorities shows the suspects driving a stolen car straight through the front of a store to gain entry.
According to investigators, once inside the premises, the suspects load up on merchandise such as clothing and shoes before fleeing the scene in a second stolen vehicle, which appears to be a van. So far, at least two businesses in Garfield Park and Humboldt Park have been hit.
The incidents occurred at the following times and locations:
• 4000-block of West Madison Street on November 8 at 4:48 a.m.
• 800-block of North Kedzie Avenue on November 10 at 4:00 a.m.
Police describe the suspects as males between 15 and 19 years old, each weighing approximately 110–150 pounds. All were dressed in black clothing and wearing black face masks.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Area Four detectives at 312-746-8253. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at CPDTIP.com (Reference #P25-4-026).
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