Group of Armed Suspects Steal ATMs from Chicago Businesses

Chicago police issue alert after a series of ATM thefts in the Avondale and Belmont Gardens neighborhoods.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 10:55am

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A group of seven armed suspects has been targeting businesses in the Avondale and Belmont Gardens neighborhoods of Chicago, stealing ATMs from the premises. The crimes have occurred over the past month, with the most recent incident happening on January 25th. The suspects are seen on video wearing black hooded sweatshirts and ski masks, and using a late-model blue Acura SUV as the getaway vehicle.

Why it matters

These ATM thefts have caused significant property damage and financial loss for the affected businesses. The use of firearms by the suspects also raises concerns about public safety in the targeted neighborhoods. The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert to the community, urging business owners and residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

The details

According to the police, the four burglaries have occurred at locations in the Belmont Gardens and Avondale neighborhoods, including two that happened within minutes of one another. The suspects are targeting businesses while driving a blue SUV, and in at least one of the instances, they were armed with handguns. The following thefts have been linked to the group: December 30 in the 4400 block of West Diversey Avenue, January 3 in the 2800 block of North Sacramento Avenue and the 4600 block of West Diversey Avenue, and January 25 in the 6000 block of West Fullerton Avenue.

  • On December 30 at 4:11 a.m., the first burglary occurred in the 4400 block of West Diversey Avenue.
  • On January 3 at 3:40 a.m., the second burglary occurred in the 2800 block of North Sacramento Avenue.
  • On January 3 at 3:36 a.m., the third burglary occurred in the 4600 block of West Diversey Avenue.
  • On January 25 at 4:42 a.m., the most recent burglary occurred in the 6000 block of West Fullerton Avenue.

The players

Chicago Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that has issued an alert to the community and is investigating the series of ATM thefts.

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What’s next

The Chicago Police Department is actively investigating the case and urging the public to provide any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspects.

The takeaway

These ATM thefts highlight the ongoing challenges businesses face in protecting their property and the need for increased vigilance and collaboration between law enforcement and the community to address such criminal activities.