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Chicago Police investigate string of burglaries at fast food restaurants

Chicago Police investigate string of burglaries at fast food restaurants
Chicago Police investigate string of burglaries at fast food restaurants 00:43

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Police are investigating a string of smash and grab restaurant burglaries. 

The first happened in Wicker Park near North and Campbell just before 4 a.m. Saturday. Police say an officers spotted the front window at a Subway sandwich shop smashed open. A large rock was spotted on the ground nearby. The register was damaged, and police say the burglar got away with all the cash inside it. 

A Pizza Hut next door was also damaged. It's not clear if anything was taken there. 

About 30 minutes later in Sauganash thieves smashed their way into a Jersey Mike's on Peterson Avenue. 

The Dunkin Donuts next door was damaged as well. It appears nothing was taken. 

Police cannot confirm the incidents are connected. 

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