Same crew believed to be behind 32 burglaries targeting plumbing, electrical companies: CPD

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Chicago police are warning business owners to be careful after a burglary crew was captured on surveillance video targeting electrical and plumbing businesses…

Police say the same crew is believed to be connected to at least 32 burglaries across the city from North Center to Old Irving Park to Portage Park -- all since JanuaryChicago police are warning business owners to be careful after a burglary crew was captured on surveillance video targeting electrical and plumbing businesses across the city multiple times this year.

"Once inside, the offenders remove property, including tools/ and equipment," police said in their alert."This also includes work vehicles parked at location of business and on residential streets."FBI, Department of Homeland Security issue terror alert regarding Pride Month celebrations Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyAt least six of their vehicles have also been targeted. Hoffman said he's not sure how much the business can take. The thieves got away with around $100,000 worth of tools in a matter of months.

“We watched the cameras and they were walking around like they owned the place with the alarms going off,” he said. “They didn’t have a care in the world.”

 

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