Chicago police investigating business break-ins, ATM thefts in West Town, Uptown: VIDEO

January 25, 2026 - 06:40

Chicago authorities are actively investigating a series of overnight break-ins targeting businesses in the West Town and Uptown neighborhoods. Surveillance footage captured multiple individuals involved in these incidents, which included the theft of several ATMs.

According to police reports, the burglaries occurred in the early morning hours. The perpetrators forcibly entered the establishments before focusing on removing automated teller machines. The coordinated nature of the crimes across different areas has prompted detectives to examine potential connections between the cases.

Video evidence released by officials shows several suspects at the scenes. The investigations remain ongoing as police work to gather more evidence and identify those responsible. Business owners in the affected communities are urged to review their security footage and report any suspicious activity.

These incidents have heightened concerns among local entrepreneurs about property crime. The Chicago Police Department has not released further details on the value of the stolen property or potential leads at this time.