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

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Thursday, August 29, 2024
4 arrested after theft of TVs from train in Englewood: CPD
Chicago police said four people were taken into custody after TVs were stolen from a train in Englewood.

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.

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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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