Robber steals cash drawer from McDonald's drive thru in Austin: Chicago police

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
Robber steals cash drawer from McDonald's drive thru on West Side: CPD
A rather brazen robbery on took place Chicago's West Side.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A robber stole a cash register from the drive-thru window of a McDonald's in the Austin neighborhood Thursday morning, Chicago police said.

The suspect drove a minivan up to the drive-thru window of the McDonald's in the 5600-block of West Roosevelt Road at about 4:05 a.m., police said.

Police said the suspect then broke the service window to gain access to the cash register drawer, which he stole and fled the scene.

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No injuries were reported. Area Four detectives are investigating and no one is in custody.