The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert, including a YouTube video, related to a recent series of commercial burglaries in which suspects allegedly used sledgehammers and pry bars to break through front windows and doors before stealing cash and merchandise.
Police say the burglaries have taken place at businesses in several areas throughout the city.
According to investigators, four to seven offenders forced entry by smashing front windows and doors, then stole money, cash registers, ATMs, and merchandise before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.
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Police reported the suspects wore black ski masks, black hooded sweatshirts, and black pants. A video related to the incidents can be viewed HERE.
Authorities say the burglaries occurred at the following times and locations:
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3500 block of North Broadway on Jan. 12, 2026, at 2:57 a.m. (Lake View East)
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Two locations in the 2300 block of North Clark Street on Jan. 12 at 3 a.m. (Lincoln Park)
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2600 block of West 39th Place on Jan. 12 at 3:22 a.m. (Brighton Park)
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4500 block of South Archer Avenue on Jan. 12 at 3:29 a.m. (Brighton Park)
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4400 block of South Western Avenue on Jan. 13 at 4:23 a.m. (Brighton Park)
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3200 block of South Princeton Avenue on Jan. 13 at 4:41 a.m. (Armour Square)
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6500 block of North Sheridan Road on Jan. 15 at 2:51 a.m. (Rogers Park)
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1300 block of West Ohio Street on Jan. 24 at 3:38 a.m. (West Town)
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2600 block of West Fullerton Avenue on Jan. 24 at 4:37 a.m. (Logan Square)
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4100 block of North Broadway on Jan. 24 at 7:17 a.m. (Uptown)
Anyone with information related to these incidents is urged to contact CPD Area 1 detectives at 312-747-8384, Area 3 detectives at 312-744-8263, Area 5 detectives at 312-746-7394, or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com.