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Video shows group wanted for breaking into 11 Chicago businesses, stealing cash and merchandise

By Jenna Carroll
Published  September 10, 2024 2:04pm CDT
Lincoln Park
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Chicago police released surveillance footage of a group suspected of breaking into at least 11 businesses, stealing cash, electronics, clothing and safes.
    • The burglaries involved shattering windows or doors to gain entry, with incidents occurring between Aug. 31 and Sept. 7 at various locations in Chicago.
    • The suspects, described as one to two men and two women, were seen wearing black hooded sweatshirts and ski masks, and used a dark Jeep Cherokee and gray Audi SUV during the crimes.

CHICAGO - Chicago police released surveillance video footage this week of a group suspected of breaking into at least 11 businesses and stealing cash, electronics and clothing.

In each case, the group shattered the front windows or doors of the businesses and pried them open to enter. Once inside, they made off with safes, register drawers, electronics and large quantities of clothing and money, according to police.

The incidents occurred at the following locations and times:

  • 200 block of West Lake between Aug. 31 at midnight and Sept. 2 at 6 a.m.
  • 2000 block of North Lincoln on Sept. 1 between 2 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.
  • 1600 block of West Chicago between Sept. 3 at 6:45 a.m. and Sept. 4 at 6:47 a.m.
  • 1700 block of West Chicago on Sept. 4 at 3:20 a.m.
  • 1700 block of West Chicago on Sept. 4 at 4:13 a.m.
  • 100 block of West Hubbard on Sept. 4 at 3:48 a.m.
  • 1900 block of West Chicago on Sept. 4 at 4:19 a.m.
  • 2000 block of North Halsted on Sept. 5 at 2:59 a.m.
  • 2000 block of North Orchard on Sept. 5 at 3:12 a.m.
  • 3000 block of North Southport on Sept. 5 at 3:22 a.m.
  • 1400 block of West Carroll on Sept. 7 at 4 a.m.

Chicago police described the suspects in these burglaries as a group of four, consisting of one to two men and two women. They were seen wearing black hooded sweatshirts, black ski masks and a dark olive green beanie.

The group used a dark Jeep Cherokee and a gray Audi SUV during the break-ins, police added.

Anyone with information related to these burglaries is asked to contact the Bureau of Detectives — Area Three at (312) 744-8263.

The Source

  • FOX 32 Chicago received a community alert from the Chicago Police Department about this series of burglaries.