Crime & Safety

27 Suspects Stream Into South Side Store in Police Video

Police are asking for help identifying almost 30 suspects from security footage that shows an entire group breaking into the store.

Police need help identifying 27 suspects from bizarre burglary on South Side.
Police need help identifying 27 suspects from bizarre burglary on South Side. (Google Maps)

CHICAGO— Area One detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying 27 individuals who police say broke into a business on the South Side on Monday morning.

The incident occurred at a retail sporting goods store on the 4600 block of South Halsted Street at 2:18 a.m. on April 12, according to police.

Security camera footage of the break-in shows about four to five people smashing the glass doors of the storefront, and then more than 20 people following.

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Within two minutes, all suspects file out of the store. Some appear to have grabbed sporting equipment or clothes.

If you have any information about this incident, you may contact Area One detectives at (312) 747-8227 or submit anonymous tips at CPDTIP.com.

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