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03-10-2026
Chicago police are investigating a string of early-morning smash-and-grab business burglaries across the city, including incidents targeting two Shell gas stations:
CBS NewsLogan Square (Shell Gas Station): Just before 2:00 a.m. in the 2800 block of West Fullerton Avenue, two suspects broke in and attempted to steal an ATM. They failed to get any money and fled in a black car.
CBS News+ 1Old Town (Shell Gas Station): Around 4:00 a.m. in the 100 block of West North Avenue, three men used a white SUV to breach the storefront. They attempted to haul away the ATM but left empty-handed in a black SUV.
CBS NewsWest Side: Shortly before 4:15 a.m., four suspects broke a back door and side window of a commercial business in the 200 block of South Halsted Street, leaving without proceeds in a dark SUV.
CBS NewsBack of the Yards: Just before 5:45 a.m., a dark SUV rammed directly into a storefront in the 4400 block of South Ashland Avenue. The offenders entered the premises and stole a gaming machine before driving away.
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No injuries were reported in any of the incidents, and area detectives are investigating whether the pattern of break-ins was carried out by the same crew. No suspects are currently in custody.
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