CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Police are warning Near North Side businesses and residents following a recent string of late night restaurant burglaries.
Detectives say at least a dozen restaurants have been broken into in Chicago Police’s 18th District, with some happening specifically in the River North neighborhood.
In each burglary, the suspects forced their way into the business by prying open patio doors. After gaining entry, police say, the suspects have stolen cash registers and cash.
The spree has been committed by a group consisting of one to three men described to be in their 30s and a woman between 20 to 30-years-old.
Police are asking anyone with information, including available video surveillance, to contact Area 3 detectives at 312-744-8263.
Here is a complete list of the 12 recent burglaries:
600 block of North Orleans St, Tuesday Jan. 9, 2024 in the morning hours
0-100 block of West Kinzie St, Tuesday Jan. 9, 2024 in the morning hours
0-100 block of West Kinzie St, Thursday Jan. 11, 2024 in the morning hours
100 block of West Illinois St, Friday Jan. 12, 2024 in the morning hours
100 block of West Kinzie St, Saturday Jan. 13, 2024 in the morning hours
100 block of West Illinois St, Tuesday Jan. 23, 2024 in the morning hours
100 block of West Kinzie St, Sunday Jan. 28, 2024 in the morning hours
0-100 block of West Kinzie St, Sunday Jan. 28, 2024 in the morning hours
800 block of North State St, Monday Jan. 29, 2024 in the morning hours
300 block of West Hubbard St, Wednesday Jan. 31, 2024 in the morning hours
600 block of North Orleans St, Friday Feb. 2, 2024 in the morning hours
0-100 block of West Kinzie St, Tuesday Feb. 6, 2024 in the evening hours
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