Chicago Crime: Police issue warning after 6 stores targeted in 5-hour burglary spree in North and Northwest

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police are warning of a series of burglaries in the north and northwest of the city.

Six shops, including two restaurants located right next to each other, were the target of attacks within a few hours early Thursday morning.

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According to police, two to four people drove up in a black sedan and forced their way into the vehicle.

The thieves targeted safes and cash registers in these stores, but then managed to escape.

The break-ins occurred on Thursday at the following times and locations:

• 4300 block of West Addison St. at 1:33 a.m.
• 2600 block of West North Ave. at 2:36 a.m.
• 2500 block of North Clark St. at 5:15 a.m.
• 3800 block of North Clark St. at 5:41 a.m.
• 4700 block of North Kedzie Ave. at 6:18 a.m.
• 4700 block of North Kedzie Ave. at 6:18 a.m.

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