Crime & Safety
Smash-And-Grab Crew Target Businesses In Southwest Suburbs
Sweeping broken shards of glass and surveillance video, all calling cards from a smash-and-grab crew operating overnight in Burbank.

Updated on: November 5, 2025
An overnight burglary ring involving a smash-and-grab crew hit businesses in the southwest suburbs, and it wasn't the first time.
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One of the businesses burglarized has already replaced the damaged glass door, but the business owner said there will be some long-lasting effects from a burglary ring that is part of a continuing trend.
Sweeping broken shards of glass and surveillance video, all calling cards from a smash-and-grab crew operating overnight in Burbank.