Chicago Neighborhoods on Alert as Thieves Target Local Businesses in Overnight Burglary Spree

A series of commercial burglaries have hit Chicago’s Norwood Park, Union Ridge, Portage Park, Irving Park, Jefferson Park, and Bucktown neighborhoods. Local businesses within the 14th (Shakespeare), 16th (Jefferson Park), and 17th (Albany Park) Districts have been targeted by thieves shattering entrances to steal from cash registers and ATMs.

The Chicago Police Department

has issued an alert notifying the community of the recent break-ins and the modus operandi of the suspects.

The burglaries occurred in rapid succession on November 10 and 11, 2024, with incidents reported as early as 3:05 a.m. and the latest at 4:50 a.m. Notable locations include the 5300 block of N. Cumberland in Norwood Park and the 7000 block of W. Higgins in Union Ridge. Perpetrators have consistently smashed front glass doors or side windows to gain access to the premises, immediately going for the money before making a swift exit, this comes directly from the alert put out by the

Chicago Police

.

Witness descriptions suggest two to three male individuals either white or Hispanic, dressed in dark clothing, utilizing face masks and gloves. They were seen using a silver sedan and a dark-colored sedan, according to surveillance footage. Business owners and community members are urged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious behavior they encounter.

The police are encouraging locals to be proactive by notifying nearby businesses of the threat, securing video evidence when available, and waiting for police response without tampering with crime scenes. “Report suspicious activity immediately,” advises the

official statement

with a reminder to maintain the integrity of the crime scene, if you’re a victim, “do not touch anything. Call police immediately.” Anyone having information pertaining to these incidents or the suspects involved is encouraged to step forward to aid the investigation.

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