CHICAGO — A group of burglars broke into at least four businesses early Sunday, two in the Loop and one each in Lakeview and Lincoln Park, according to Chicago police. The five-person crew remains on the loose, CPD said.
They started their crime spree by breaking through the front entrance at Foot Locker, 26-28 South State, in the Loop. After rummaging through the store, they escaped in a newer Kia Forte, according to a police bulletin.
Over the next hour or so, the group followed the same strategy at three other businesses, breaking through front windows or doors to access the interiors.
At Sheffield’s Market & Deli, 2955 North Sheffield, they broke the window around 2:03 a.m. and took items that were within reach without entering the store, a witness said.
About 20 minutes later, they were back in the Loop. This time, they hit South Loop Market in the 200 block of West Van Buren.
Finally, they hit AJ Convenience and Tobacco, 3401 West Fullerton, at 3:06 a.m.
CPD’s bulletin said the burglars were five Black males wearing primarily dark clothing, black ski masks, and orange and black gloves. The car they used was reported stolen in the Loop later in the day.
Anyone with information that could help Area Three detectives can call 312-744-8263 about crime pattern #25-CWP-004.
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