Burglars Steal Thousands from Chicago Pizzeria

Four suspects broke into Angelo's Pizzeria on the Southwest Side, ransacking registers and a safe.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Burglars made off with thousands of dollars early Wednesday morning after breaking into Angelo's Pizzeria, a local restaurant on Chicago's Southwest Side. Surveillance video showed four men in hoodies, gloves, and masks using a stolen Infiniti sedan to flee the scene after stealing $1,000 from the registers and $5,000 from the safe. The burglars also took laptops and a camera.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges facing small businesses in Chicago, especially restaurants that are already struggling with the economic climate. Burglaries and property crimes can have a significant impact on a business's ability to operate and recover from such losses.

The details

According to the pizzeria's owner, Adrian Zamudio, the burglars broke through the front door and a second door to access the registers and safe between 3:58 a.m. and 4:03 a.m. on Wednesday. In addition to the cash stolen, the burglars also took a couple of laptops and a camera. Police reported a similar break-in a few blocks away, where four suspects matching the same description broke the glass window of another business to steal cash boxes.

  • The burglary occurred between 3:58 a.m. and 4:03 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Adrian Zamudio

The owner of Angelo's Pizzeria, the restaurant that was targeted in the burglary.

Angelo's Pizzeria

A local pizzeria located on the Southwest Side of Chicago that was the target of the burglary.

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What they’re saying

“Something like this, obviously we have to close operations in the morning, send our staff home. We don't know how long it will take for us to get back up.”

— Adrian Zamudio, Owner, Angelo's Pizzeria (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

Police are investigating the burglary and searching for the four suspects, who were observed using a stolen Infiniti sedan as a getaway vehicle.

The takeaway

This burglary highlights the ongoing challenges facing small businesses, especially restaurants, in Chicago. With the economic climate already difficult, incidents like this can have a significant impact on a business's ability to operate and recover. The community will be watching to see how the police respond and whether any additional measures can be taken to protect local businesses from such crimes.