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Chicago police looking for ATM thieves who have struck ten times so far

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  June 11, 2022 9:53pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

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CHICAGO - Chicago police are looking for two men who have stolen (or tried to steal) ATMs from businesses in the Garfield Park, West Town, Avondale, Humboldt Park, Austin and Tri-Taylor neighborhoods on at least ten occasions.

The burglars usually use a brick or crowbar to smash through a window or door. They use the crowbar to wrench the ATM off its base, then carrying it out to a waiting car, usually a 2020 silver or gray Dodge Charger.

Police said the ATM robbers usually strike in the early morning hours.

The burglaries have happened on:

  • 4200 Block of West Madison St in Garfield Park on April 21
  • 3500 Block of West North Ave in West Town on May 1
  • 2600 Block of West North Ave in West Town on May 5
  • 2900 Block of West Belmont Ave in Avondale on May 6
  • 900 Block of North Central Park Ave in Humboldt Park on May 13
  • 3900 Block of West Arthington St in Garfield Park on May 15
  • 3300 Block of West North Ave in West Town on May 15
  • 4600 Block of West Harrison St in Austin on May 21
  • 0-100 Block of South Kostner in Garfield Park on May 23
  • 700 Block of South Western in Tri-Taylor on May 23