Police seek four after fast-moving overnight burglaries from Lincoln Park to Humboldt Park

Published 2026-10-02 · County Crime Watch

Chicago police are investigating a series of commercial burglaries that hit nine businesses in a little over an hour early Tuesday, according to investigators. Detectives said the group struck establishments from Lincoln Park westward to Humboldt Park, targeting cash registers, gaming machines and merchandise, and attempting to access ATMs but failing to open them. The spree began around 3 a.m. and continued through about 4:24 a.m., police said.

Area detectives described a gray Honda Pilot used to move between locations and provided physical descriptions for three suspects: people of unknown s3x and race, about 20–30 years old, 5-foot-10 to 6-foot-1 and 170–190 pounds, wearing black ski masks, black pants and black hooded sweatshirts. Police did not release a description of a fourth person allegedly involved.

No arrests were reported in the article. Anyone with information was asked to contact Area Five detectives at 312-746-7394, Area Three detectives at 312-744-8263, or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com using reference number 26-CWP-026, the police statement said.

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