4 arrested after theft of TVs from train in Englewood, Chicago police say

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Four people were taken into custody after Chicago police said they were caught steeling TVs from a train.

The incident occurred in the 6300-block of South Wentworth Avenue at about 1:37 a.m.



Officers responded to the scene and found the four suspects loading items from a train onto the bed of a truck, police said.

The suspects attempted to flee, but police said they were all arrested after a short foot pursuit.

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A total of 39 flatscreen TVs were recovered, police said.

Area One detectives are investigating and charges are pending, police said.

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