3 Ulta stores in suburban Chicago hit by crew of violent thieves
At least two people were in custody Friday night in connection with the crimes, which were committed in broad daylight.
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At least two people were in custody Friday night in connection with the crimes, which were committed in broad daylight.
Police said the violent and bold manner in which the smash-and-grab was conducted is not at all common for the area.
Video shows three men breaking through the glass display at Zevar Jewelers around 4:30 Sunday afternoon.
The store, known for selling men's apparel, was targeted in the past, with the latest attempt happening less than a day ago, according to a nearby business owner.
Chicago police say an unidentified male drove a white Jeep into the front doors of the store but was unable to gain entry.
The store's security guard said a Jeep SUV crashed through it. Afterward, five or six burglars from two other cars jumped out and made multiple trips in and out of the store to steal things – happening in about five minutes.
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"This pretty much happens every season around this time. They go around to all of the sneaker resale stores and they try and get what they can."
The alarming trend has made its way to West Town as part of the latest in a string of smash-and-grab burglaries involving cars across the city. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports from West Town.
Police said five to six people crashed a pickup truck and a Dodge Charger into a building in the 700 block of North Franklin Street.
Police say in each incident, three suspects would throw an object through the glass door of the business and take property from inside.
Police say in each incident, three suspects would throw an object through the glass door of the business and take property from inside.
This involves a type of shield over glass windows and doors that one can't even tell is there.
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