Business owners across Norwood Park, Union Ridge, Portage Park, Irving Park, Jefferson Park, and Bucktown are on high alert following a series of commercial burglaries targeting local establishments. The Chicago Police Department has issued a notice informing the community of these crimes, where perpetrators have been breaking into businesses by shattering front glass doors or side windows. Once inside, the burglars have been mainly after cash registers and ATMs, managing to evade capture after their heists.
According to the
Chicago Police Department’s alert
, incidents occurred in the early morning hours of November 10th and 11th. The locations specified in the report include the 5300 block of N. Cumberland, the 7000 block of W. Higgins, and multiple spots along N. Milwaukee Avenue and N. Elston. These burglaries seem to be not only a worrying pattern due to their frequency but also due to the calculated precision with which they’ve been executed.
The suspects have been described as two to three white or Hispanic males, dressed in dark clothing and equipped with face masks and gloves for anonymity. Witnesses have reported the offenders fleeing in a silver sedan and a dark-colored sedan, which hints at a higher level of organization and the possible use of multiple getaway vehicles.
In light of these events, police are urging community vigilance and advising businesses to report any suspicious activities. They recommend that commercial establishments preserve any video surveillance footage and that any witnesses to these crimes should maintain contact with investigators. “If you are a victim, do not touch anything. Call police immediately,” warns the police statement. The emphasis is on the preservation of evidence and the gathering of as much information to aid in capturing these criminals and preventing future incidents.
Business communities in the affected districts are responding by tightening security measures and keeping a lookout for any activities that mirror the described modus operandi. As they contend with the proverbial blow of property loss and damage, the shared sense of resolve is palpable—all aiming to stop the spread of this criminal spree before more businesses are harmed.
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