2 Chicago liquor stores hit by smash-and-grab burglars within an hour and a half
Police aren't officially saying these burglaries are believed to be connected yet, only saying they are investigating.
Police aren't officially saying these burglaries are believed to be connected yet, only saying they are investigating.
Police said the group sometimes used stolen cars to crash into stores, stealing items from inside.
Thousands of dollars were stolen from a JCPenney store on Chicago's Southwest Side early Monday morning. Police haven't said exactly how much was stolen, but initial reports indicated as much as $200,000 in jewelry was taken.
The burglary took place at Ford City Mall, in the West Lawn neighborhood, around 4:30 a.m. on Monday.
Thousands of dollars were stolen from a JCPenney store on Chicago's Southwest Side early Monday morning. Police haven't said exactly how much was stolen, but initial reports indicated as much as $200,000 in jewelry was taken.
Police said a man entered through the side door of multiple residential garages and stole tools and lawn care equipment.
Thieves broke into six businesses, including five restaurants, on the city's North and South Sides overnight.
Four restaurants, one café, and a retail store were targeted between midnight and 5 a.m., according to police.
The burglaries happened between April 16 and May 12.
Chicago Police have connected three people to more than 30 burglaries since the start of the year – with power tools appearing to be the target in each incident. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Chicago Police have connected three people to more than 30 burglaries since the start of the year.
A group of men has broken into businesses and work vehicles by smashing windows and doors.
The group fled in the SUV and two other waiting vehicles, all in unknown directions.
It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.
Mima’s Taste of Cuba, was one of two restaurants located just blocks away from each other that were each burglarized in a similar fashion – just weeks apart. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
It happened just after midnight in the 2700 block of South Michigan Avenue.
Since Sunday, there have been at least three different break-ins in Forest Glen, Norwood Park, and Edison Park. Two of those break-ins are believed to have happened overnight.
Police say that in each incident, three men entered businesses and attempted to remove the ATMs but were unsuccessful.
Police said the thief took property from the bakery and then left through the front door.
Klein’s Bakery & Café in Uptown posted video of the burglary on its Facebook page.
This was the second time Big League Burgers in Irving Park has been burglarized in the past year and a half. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Gregory A. Williams Jr., 40, of Lakemoor, was charged with two counts of burglary and one count of possessing burglary tools.
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Chicago Police announced their plans to fight burglary and robbery just hours after several early-morning thefts Friday. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Around 3:30 a.m., Elmhurst police responded to calls of at least five vehicle burglaries between North Avenue and Lake Street.
The Lacson family says they want change at the pedestrian crosswalk where Marin Lacson died.
The victim told officers a white sedan pulled up behind him, and a guy exited the car with a gun and took his money.
All lanes are blocked at 91st Street according to Chicago's Office of Emergency Management.
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CEO Pedro Martinez says the board is excited to pass it as they prepare to meet on Wednesday.
The online system bypasses the traditional method that required printing out a form and mailing a check.
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A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
The FTC is seeking to block the merger, arguing it would eliminate competition between the supermarket chains and would lead to even higher prices for shoppers.
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Witnesses said the gates were down, but the crossing does not have gates over the sidewalk. Marin didn't see or hear another train coming from the other direction when she was hit by that train and killed.
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All lanes are blocked at 91st Street according to Chicago's Office of Emergency Management.
Chicago police said the woman was inside a car at the intersection when she was struck in the back by gunfire by an unknown person.
The Lacson family says they want change at the pedestrian crosswalk where Marin Lacson died.
The victim told officers a white sedan pulled up behind him, and a guy exited the car with a gun and took his money.
The online system bypasses the traditional method that required printing out a form and mailing a check.
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The neighbors at Spaulding and Berteau avenues fear they could also now be in the crossfire.
While police were questioning a person of interest, no arrests had been made as of Tuesday afternoon.
A Chicago Police bulletin was issued Sunday about the thefts, which happened between Sunday, July 21, and just this past Saturday in the nighttime and early-morning hours.
The train had just pulled into a station at the time, police said. Police did not specify which station.
The shooting took place at 51st and Laflin streets.