Thieves Wreck Business Stealing ATM on a Main Street

Screenshot of Stony Island Sub crime scene from cbsnews.com.

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ICYMI: A Briefing

Police have confirmed ATM thieves destroyed a business during the theft of an ATM. These attacks on business owners have become more common, but the brazenness of this one has every owner fearing for their safety.

What Happened

Chicago Police say that four criminals rammed an SUV through the front window of a Southside business on May 13. As CBS News reports, the incident occurred at 6 am at Stony Island Sub on 84th and Stony Island. Stony Island is a main street with heavy traffic and a number of businesses which makes the attack even bolder.

After using the vehicle as a battering ram, four people got away with the ATM in a different SUV. There were no injuries reported. The amount of money in the machine has not been specified, and no one is in custody. The case is being investigated by Area 2 detectives.

The Takeaway

No one is in custody for the May 13 burglary of Stony Island Sub. No injuries were reported, but the suspects got away with an ATM. I confirmed that the store is back open for business. Police need your help bringing the suspects to justice. Help protect your community and its resources by reporting anything you might have seen.

You can submit tips, videos, documents and other evidence anonymously through CPDTips.com. You can also use Text-to-Tip and remain anonymous. The number to text is 738477. Or call 1-800-535-STOP (7867). Cook County Crime Stoppers offers up to $1,000 in most cases leading to an arrest or charges for felonies. So, get paid to clean up your community.

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