Chopper 7 was over the scene in the 4700-block of W Foster Avenue around 6:30 a.m.
Video shows broken glass and damage left at a Chipotle, Tropical Smoothie Café, Teriyaki Madness, Jimmy John's and a Smash Burger.
Burglars target NW Side restaurants in overnight smash-and-grabs
An employee told ABC7 the crimes happened at about 4 a.m. and burglars took the cash register.
Chicago police confirmed the employee's narrative and said the suspects got away in a red SUV.
No injuries have been reported. Nobody is in custody.
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