Burglars target 3 North Side businesses in 30 minutes

CHICAGO — Police are investigating a string of business burglaries that were reported overnight in Lincoln Park and Lakeview.

In Lincoln Park, two businesses were burglarized in the 2200 block of North Lincoln around 3:30 a.m., according to CPD.

Officers found the front glass windows broken at both stores, including a smoke shop. Police said “several” people entered the stores and stole property. They escaped in two sedans, one silver and the other black.

A similar burglary occurred at Lakeview Smoke & Vape, 3149 North Broadway, about 20 minutes later.

Police did not release descriptions of the suspects.

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