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Chicago police issued a community alert following a coordinated string of overnight commercial break-ins that struck at least nine businesses across the North, Northwest, and West Sides.

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The burglaries unfolded during the early morning hours, primarily targeting neighborhoods including Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Avondale, Belmont Cragin/Belmont Gardens, West Town, and Humboldt Park.

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• The Targets & Damage: Establishments hit included corner markets, sports bars, and local delis. In several instances, the crew broke front glass doors or forced open metal security gates. Known locations impacted include a convenience store on Fullerton Avenue, Four Shadows Tavern & Grill on Ashland Avenue, and Rich’s Deli on Western Avenue.

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• M.O. & Stolen Property: Investigators reported that a crew of three to four individuals arrived at the storefronts traveling in a gray SUV, identified as a Honda Pilot. They made quick entries specifically seeking cash registers, point-of-sale systems, store merchandise, and cash from video gaming machines. Police noted the suspects also attempted to haul away or breach on-site ATMs, though those attempts failed.

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• Police Status: Area detectives are reviewing surveillance camera footage from the targeted corridors. Chicago police have warned local business owners in these districts to secure cash registers overnight, ensure exterior lighting and alarms are active, and report any suspicious vehicles idling near commercial strips during off-hours. No suspects were immediately in custody.