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.

(CBS Chicago)

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.

Find out what's happening in Oak Lawnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.