2 Chicago liquor stores hit by smash-and-grab burglars within an hour and a half
Police aren't officially saying these burglaries are believed to be connected yet, only saying they are investigating.
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Police aren't officially saying these burglaries are believed to be connected yet, only saying they are investigating.
These incidents happened amid continued robbery and burglary sprees across the city. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Police said the group sometimes used stolen cars to crash into stores, stealing items from inside.
The burglary took place at Ford City Mall, in the West Lawn neighborhood, around 4:30 a.m. on Monday.
Thousands of dollars were stolen from a JCPenney store on Chicago's Southwest Side early Monday morning. Police haven't said exactly how much was stolen, but initial reports indicated as much as $200,000 in jewelry was taken.
Thousands of dollars were stolen from a JCPenney store on Chicago's Southwest Side early Monday morning. Police haven't said exactly how much was stolen, but initial reports indicated as much as $200,000 in jewelry was taken.
The burglaries happened between April 16 and May 12.
Police said a man entered through the side door of multiple residential garages and stole tools and lawn care equipment.
Thieves broke into six businesses, including five restaurants, on the city's North and South Sides overnight.
Four restaurants, one café, and a retail store were targeted between midnight and 5 a.m., according to police.
Chicago Police have connected three people to more than 30 burglaries since the start of the year.
Chicago Police have connected three people to more than 30 burglaries since the start of the year – with power tools appearing to be the target in each incident. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
A group of men has broken into businesses and work vehicles by smashing windows and doors.
The group fled in the SUV and two other waiting vehicles, all in unknown directions.
It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.
Mima’s Taste of Cuba, was one of two restaurants located just blocks away from each other that were each burglarized in a similar fashion – just weeks apart. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
It happened just after midnight in the 2700 block of South Michigan Avenue.
Since Sunday, there have been at least three different break-ins in Forest Glen, Norwood Park, and Edison Park. Two of those break-ins are believed to have happened overnight.
Police say that in each incident, three men entered businesses and attempted to remove the ATMs but were unsuccessful.
Police said the thief took property from the bakery and then left through the front door.
Klein’s Bakery & Café in Uptown posted video of the burglary on its Facebook page.
This was the second time Big League Burgers in Irving Park has been burglarized in the past year and a half. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Gregory A. Williams Jr., 40, of Lakemoor, was charged with two counts of burglary and one count of possessing burglary tools.
The Chicago anti-crime plan includes using technology to catch suspects, and working with the community to solve and prevent crime.
Chicago Police announced their plans to fight burglary and robbery just hours after several early-morning thefts Friday. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
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Romo was cited with passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, court records show.
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