Chicago police are on high alert as a series of overnight burglaries plague local businesses across multiple districts. The suspects, three males believed to be in their 20s or early 30s, are sought for smashing their way into establishments and lifting U.S. currency, often leaving shattered glass and ransacked registers in their wake.
The department has circulated a community alert to residents and businesses in the 14th, 19th, and 25th Districts, detailing the crime spree that included incidents on the 3000 block of N. Broadway, the 2300 block of N. Leavitt and various other locations, all struck in the early hours of March 28. The offenders, each described as about 5'7" to 6'0", and weighing between 150-170 lbs, donned black masks and attire while wielding a hammer during their break-ins.
The footage captures the methodical nature in which they execute their heist, leaving little to chance as they pilfer with precision. With multiple businesses victimized in a short window of time, local entrepreneurs are on edge, anxiously hoping for an imminent resolution to the unsettling pattern of predawn violations.
Authorities are urging the community to stay vigilant and have emphasized the importance of operational surveillance cameras. "Be aware of this crime and alert nearby businesses," the alert stated, also encouraging anyone with information to contact law enforcement immediately.
