Chicago Police Warn of String of Overnight Burglaries on Northwest Side

Multiple Incidents Occurred in Less than an Hour

Chicago police are alerting locals to a string of overnight burglaries that took place on the city’s Northwest Side in less than an hour.

Incident Details

Police say each incident consisted of a group of three to four males exiting a 2013 silver KIA Optima and forcing their way into businesses by smashing a window or the front glass door.

Once inside, the group then stole money from the cash register.

Incident Dates and Times

• 7000 block of W. Higgins Ave on Jan. 23, 2025, at 1:49 a.m. (Union Ridge)
• 7000 block of W. Higgins Ave on Jan. 23, 2025, at 1:50 a.m. (Union Ridge)
• 7000 block of W. Higgins Ave on Jan. 23, 2025, at 1:51 a.m. (Union Ridge)
• 7200 block of N. Harlem Ave on Jan. 23, 2025, at 2:04 a.m. (Edison Park)
• 7200 block of N. Harlem Ave on Jan. 23, 2025, at 2:05 a.m. (Edison Park)
• 7200 block of N. Harlem Ave on Jan. 23, 2025, at 2:06 a.m. (Edison Park)
• 7200 block of N. Harlem Ave on Jan. 23, 2025, at 2:08 a.m. (Edison Park)
• 5400 block of W. Devon Ave on Jan. 23, 2025, at 2:30 a.m. (Forest Glen)

Investigation and Tips

Anyone with additional information may leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.

Tipsters may also call (312)-746-7394. Area Five Detectives are investigating.

Conclusion

The Chicago Police Department is urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. If you have any information regarding these incidents, please come forward and assist in the investigation.

FAQs

Q: What is the modus operandi of the burglars?
A: The burglars exit a 2013 silver KIA Optima and force their way into businesses by smashing a window or the front glass door, then steal money from the cash register.

Q: How many incidents occurred in total?
A: There were seven incidents that occurred in less than an hour on January 23, 2025.

Q: What is the contact information for the Area Five Detectives?
A: Tipsters may call (312)-746-7394 or leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.