Chicago, IL – A coordinated effort among multiple Chicago Police Department units has led to the arrests and charging of two juveniles allegedly involved in a string of ATM burglaries across the city early Friday.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incidents happened during the early morning hours of Friday, when officers responded to a series of commercial burglaries spanning several neighborhoods. Authorities allege the coordinated crimes involved forced entry into businesses and the theft of ATMs and cash registers.
Police said the first reported burglary occurred around 3:25 a.m. in the 3500 block of West Fullerton Avenue in Logan Square, where multiple offenders allegedly broke a window, removed an ATM, and fled in a vehicle. About an hour later, a similar incident was reported in the 2500 block of North Halsted Street in Lincoln Park, where video evidence allegedly showed offenders removing an ATM before leaving the scene.
A third burglary was reported around 5:30 a.m. in the 3600 block of West 26th Street in Little Village. Investigators allege the same vehicle was used in all three incidents, supported by surveillance footage and community tips.
Following an investigation involving several specialized CPD units and assistance from federal agents, officers tracked and arrested a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old, both of whom allegedly participated in the crimes. Both juveniles face multiple felony burglary charges and a misdemeanor count of criminal trespass to a vehicle.
Police also recovered several firearms, allegedly connected to the burglary crew, along with stolen items and burglary tools. An 18-year-old man now faces additional felony weapons charges.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to identify additional suspects allegedly involved.
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