Crime & Safety

CPD Issue Alert Of 27 Smash-And-Grab Burglaries On South, Southwest Sides

Police say in each incident, three suspects would throw an object through the glass door of the business and take property from inside.

July 31, 2023

CHICAGO (CBS) – Chicago police issued a warning after thieves burglarized 27 businesses on the city's South and Southwest Sides.

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The burglaries happened in the early morning hours during the months of June and July in multiple neighborhoods - including Chinatown, Bridgeport, and West Elsdon.

Police say in each incident, three suspects would throw an object through the glass door of the business and take property from inside.

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