Magnificent Mile Archives

An Ulta Beauty crime ring organizer is busted. He’s 15.

January 15, 2022 CWBChicago

Prosecutors have filed 21 felony charges against the operator of a financial crime enterprise that was fueled by reselling colognes and cosmetics stolen in brazen shoplifting raids on Ulta Beauty stores across the city.

Men raided North Face stores, sold stolen coats inside a Subway restaurant, prosecutors say

January 13, 2022 CWBChicago

Semaj Bryant and a partner allegedly stole loads of merchandise from stores on the Mag Mile and in Wicker Park, then sold the goods on a table inside a Subway restaurant.

Man found carrying two guns and a box of ammo while cruising the Mag Mile, prosecutors say

January 11, 2022 CWBChicago

Prosecutors said Donrell Radcliffe had two guns in his pocket and a box of ammo in his door panel as he drove near the Magnificent Mile over the weekend.

Armed men raid Lakeview stores, dump booty outside governor’s house, then break into Burberry store AGAIN

January 6, 2022 CWBChicago

A group of armed burglars broke into two Lakeview convenience stores, dumped their stolen cash registers in front of Gov. JB Pritzker’s home, and then burglarized the Burberry store on Michigan Avenue early Thursday.

Burglars snag over $100K from Burberry, Moose Knuckles overnight

January 4, 2022 CWBChicago

Burglary teams broke into two high-end stores along the Mag Mile and escaped with over $100,000 in merchandise early Tuesday, according to separate CPD reports.

For his 78th arrest, man is charged with shoplifting a $1,250 coat on the Mag Mile

January 3, 2022 CWBChicago

On Sunday, prosecutors charged Andre Burnett with shoplifting from a Magnificent Mile department store. It was his 78th arrest.

On ritzy Oak Street, a suspicious car leads cops to a 4-time convicted gun felon — and 2 more guns, prosecutors say

December 27, 2021 CWBChicago

Four-time convicted gun felon Austin Collins was allegedly caught with two guns after police spotted a suspicious car on Oak Street.

Fake FedEx driver scores $70,000 haul from Apple store on the Mag Mile: report

December 24, 2021 CWBChicago

A crafty thief reportedly stole about $70,000 worth of Apple merchandise by posing as a FedEx driver.

Shoplifters mace security guard during simultaneous raids on Hermès and Prada stores

December 23, 2021 CWBChicago

A group of shoplifters executed nearly-simultaneous raids on a pair of luxury boutiques on Oak Street yesterday evening.

Girl, 16, charged with robbery after zapping Mag Mile store employee with a Taser

December 16, 2021 CWBChicago

A 16-year-old girl is charged with three felonies after she and an accomplice shoplifted from two stores on the Magnificent Mile.

Watches worth $2 million taken in downtown smash-and-grab as retail raiders strike again and again

December 11, 2021 CWBChicago

Chicago police are investigating after a smash-and-grab burglary team stole an estimated $2 million worth of wristwatches from a luxury car dealership in the Gold Coast on Saturday afternoon.

Judge slams man with $30,000 bail after prosecutors charge him with his second Ulta Beauty shoplifting raid: “I’m not going to be able to be bonded out!”

December 7, 2021 CWBChicago

Jaheim Jackson was stunned when a judge slammed him with a heavy cash bail after prosecutors charged him with participating in a second Ulta Beauty shoplifting mob.

It started with a guy getting kicked out of a River North nightclub. Now, cops have seized over $1 million in stolen goods and their investigation is just beginning.

December 6, 2021 CWBChicago

An investigation that ended with the million-dollar seizure of stolen merchandise last week started with a guy getting kicked out of a nightclub.

Magnificent Mile

An Ulta Beauty crime ring organizer is busted. He’s 15.

Men raided North Face stores, sold stolen coats inside a Subway restaurant, prosecutors say

Man found carrying two guns and a box of ammo while cruising the Mag Mile, prosecutors say

Armed men raid Lakeview stores, dump booty outside governor’s house, then break into Burberry store AGAIN

Burglars snag over $100K from Burberry, Moose Knuckles overnight

For his 78th arrest, man is charged with shoplifting a $1,250 coat on the Mag Mile

On ritzy Oak Street, a suspicious car leads cops to a 4-time convicted gun felon — and 2 more guns, prosecutors say

Fake FedEx driver scores $70,000 haul from Apple store on the Mag Mile: report

Shoplifters mace security guard during simultaneous raids on Hermès and Prada stores

Girl, 16, charged with robbery after zapping Mag Mile store employee with a Taser

Watches worth $2 million taken in downtown smash-and-grab as retail raiders strike again and again

Judge slams man with $30,000 bail after prosecutors charge him with his second Ulta Beauty shoplifting raid: “I’m not going to be able to be bonded out!”

It started with a guy getting kicked out of a River North nightclub. Now, cops have seized over $1 million in stolen goods and their investigation is just beginning.

Group attacked and robbed victims at Roosevelt Red Line: “Let’s run their pockets, beat their *sses, and take their cell phones!”

Outraged about alleged murderers being on electronic monitoring, politicians propose a new law — but it doesn’t do what they think it does

Who are the accused murderers and attempted murderers on electronic monitoring? The mayor says she doesn’t know. So, we found out.

Men raided North Face stores, sold stolen coats inside a Subway restaurant, prosecutors say

Carjacking at West Town gas station ends with felony charges for two teens

Group attacked and robbed victims at Roosevelt Red Line: “Let’s run their pockets, beat their *sses, and take their cell phones!”

Outraged about alleged murderers being on electronic monitoring, politicians propose a new law — but it doesn’t do what they think it does

Who are the accused murderers and attempted murderers on electronic monitoring? The mayor says she doesn’t know. So, we found out.

Men raided North Face stores, sold stolen coats inside a Subway restaurant, prosecutors say

Carjacking at West Town gas station ends with felony charges for two teens