NW Side burglary caught on camera; at least 2 other businesses targeted: Chicago police

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police issued a warning about a rash of early morning business burglaries on the Northwest Side.

The crimes happened in Wicker Park and Avondale. Police released video of one of the incidents.

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Police say two men use a crowbar to pry open the back door and then steal cash from the registers, along with other items.

Then, they get away in a white Hyundai SUV with no front plate.

The Chicago Police Department issued a warning about business burglaries in Wicker Park and Avondale.

Suspects are described as 18-40 years old and wear dark clothing.

The burglaries happened at the following times and locations:

• 1500-block of North Milwaukee Ave. on Sept. 4 at 2:30 a.m.


• 1700-block of North Milwaukee Ave. on Sept. 4 at 1:17 a.m.


• 2900-block of North Elston Ave. on Sept. 4 at 4:42 a.m.

Police asked anyone with information to call them at 312-746-7394.

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