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Park Ridge sneaker store hit by smash-and-grab burglars, dramatic video shows

By Nic Flosi
Published  August 28, 2024 5:50pm CDT
Park Ridge
FOX 32 Chicago

Park Ridge sneaker store hit by smash-and-grab burglars

A group of burglars took merchandise from a Park Ridge shoe store early Wednesday morning after using a stolen vehicle to crash into the front of the building.

PARK RIDGE, Ill. - A group of burglars took merchandise from a Park Ridge shoe store early Wednesday morning after using a stolen vehicle to crash into the front of the building.

At around 4:07 a.m., officers responded to an alarm at HQ Chicago Sneaker and Streetwear, located at 137 N. Northwest Hwy. At the scene, they found a Jeep SUV had been driven through the front of the store.

After the Jeep crashed into the store, a white Dodge Durango pulled up and several people got out, entered the store and stole a large amount of merchandise. The burglars then fled in the Durango, leaving the Jeep behind.

Police confirmed the Jeep had been stolen from Park Ridge before the incident.

This marks the third burglary at the store since it opened in January 2024.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Park Ridge Police Department at 847-318-5256.