Teens accused in downtown Macy's burglary, drawing map to hide in store after it closed: Sheriff

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Teens accused in Macy's burglary, hiding in store after it closed

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two teenagers are accused of hiding in a downtown Chicago Macy's store after it closed before stealing merchandise.

The two suspect have been charged with burglary, officials said.

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The Cook County Sheriff's Department says it happened Monday night at the Macy's on State Street in the Loop.

Two people could be seen on surveillance video emerging from inside the store, stealing sunglasses, cologne and clothing before leaving, officials said.

The sheriff's department says the pair had even drawn a map of the store.

Two teens are accused in a downtown Chicago Macy's burglary by hiding in the Loop store after it closed to steal merchandise, police said.
Two teens are accused in a downtown Chicago Macy's burglary by hiding in the Loop store after it closed to steal merchandise, police said.

No further information was available.

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