Chicago police are searching for a six-person robbery crew that stormed a West Rogers Park jewelry store Sunday evening, handcuffing and disarming a security guard while smashing display cases and making off with an undetermined amount of jewelry, authorities said.
The six-person team, armed with at least one handgun, barged into a jewelry store in the 2600 block of West Devon Avenue at 7:23 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department. They proceeded to take merchandise from display cases before fleeing in a white SUV and a black SUV, police said.
Investigators were seen inside Regal Jewels, 2625 West Devon Avenue, where display cases had been shattered by robbers wielding hammers. The value of the stolen jewelry has not been announced.
An officer who reviewed surveillance footage said it appeared five males and one female of unknown race were involved in the takeover-style robbery. All wore dark clothing, the officer said. Several wore white shoes, many wore green military-style vests, and one wore a gas mask, according to the surveillance review.
During the robbery, at least one crew member displayed a handgun, police said. The group overpowered the store’s security officer and took his firearm before leaving him handcuffed inside the store, according to a preliminary report.
Police are searching for two getaway vehicles: a white Dodge Durango with black rims and tinted windows, and an SUV, possibly a black Audi. Both vehicles fled northbound on Talman Avenue, officers said.
