The burglars also targeted a business in Humboldt Park, police said.

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Saturday, November 15, 2025 12:08PM

Crash-and-grab thieves slam stolen car into West Side business: VIDEO

The Chicago Police Department says surveillance video shows crash-and-grab thieves targeting a Garfield Park business on West Madison Street.

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police issued a warning on Friday about recent crash-and-grab burglaries targeting retail businesses on the city’s Northwest and West sides.

Police say new video shows the alleged suspects driving a stolen car through a business to get inside.

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They then take items like clothing and shoes before driving away in another stolen vehicle, which appears to be a van.

The thieves have hit at least two businesses in Garfield Park and Humboldt Park. Police said the burglaries happened at the following times and locations:

  • 4000-block of West Madison Street on Nov. at 4:48 a.m.

  • 800-block of North Kedzie Avenue on Nov. 10 at 4 a.m.

The suspects are described as males around 15-19 years old who weigh about 110-150 lbs. They wear all black with black masks.

Police asked anyone with information to call Area Four detectives at 312-746-8253 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use Reference #P25-4-026.

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