Police investigating repeat break-ins at gaming parlors in Calumet City

Sunday, November 23, 2025
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (WLS) -- Calumet City police are investigating repeated break-ins at two gaming parlors.



Thieves hit both "Annabel's Gaming Cafe" locations 10 days ago, taking $30,000 from ATMs.

On Sunday morning, the Torrence Avenue site was hit again, and the front-door glass was damaged.

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Owner Pete Evans said he's staying strong.



"In this area, I mean there may have been 20 break-ins," Evans said. " I knew they were coming... I even spent the night in my parking lot on a couple of nights. I just didn't guess the right night, but I knew they were coming, and they may be back."

Police are reviewing surveillance and are reminding other owners to check security.
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