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Thieves break into 6 Chicago businesses in 45 minutes, steal cash registers: police

By Jenna Carroll
Published  July 26, 2024 7:58am CDT
Wicker Park
FOX 32 Chicago

CHICAGO - The same group of thieves burglarized six businesses in under an hour in Bucktown, Wicker Park and Lake View on Thursday. 

In each incident, the offenders used a hammer to shatter the front or side glass doors of businesses to gain entry, according to police. Once inside, the offenders stole cash, cash registers or cash boxes before leaving the business.

The offenders were driving a 2017 black Dodge Durango with the license plate #AC43724 during the burglaries.

The incidents occurred at the following locations and times:

  • 3000 block of North Broadway Street on July 24 at 4:45 a.m.
  • 3000 block of North Broadway Street on July 24 at 4:46 a.m.
  • 1900 block of West Division Street on July 24 at 5:20 a.m.
  • 2000 Block of West Division Street on July 24 at 5:23 a.m.
  • 1500 block of West Division Street on July 24 at 5:25 a.m.
  • 2200 block of West North Avenue on July 24 at 5:30 a.m.

The offenders are described as four male offenders wearing black hooded sweatshirts, face masks and gloves. 

If you have any information on these crimes, you are asked to contact the Bureau of Detectives — Area 3 or 5 — at (312) 746-7394.