2 Teens Charged in Burglary, ATM Theft Crime Spree Across Chicago

Surveillance video captured suspects climbing into a Chicago business, leading to arrests.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:35am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged ATM machine, its metal casing dented and scuffed, reflecting the harsh light of the camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the physical impact of the burglary and theft crimes.Surveillance footage and physical evidence expose the aftermath of a brazen ATM theft spree that has shaken Chicago neighborhoods.Chicago Today

Two teenage suspects, a 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy, have been charged with multiple counts of burglary and criminal trespass after a string of break-ins and ATM thefts across several Chicago neighborhoods, including Logan Square, Lincoln Park, and Little Village. Surveillance footage captured one of the incidents, and a search warrant led police to recover stolen ATMs, money, a cash register, and seven guns, three of which were fully automatic. An 18-year-old named Avion Moore, who lives at the home where the weapons were found, was also arrested and faces felony weapons charges.

Why it matters

The burglary and ATM theft spree highlights the ongoing challenge of property crime in Chicago, particularly in neighborhoods like Logan Square, Lincoln Park, and Little Village. The recovery of illegal firearms also raises concerns about the proliferation of guns and the potential for violence to escalate. The case underscores the importance of surveillance technology, effective police investigation, and collaboration between law enforcement and the community to address these types of crimes.

The details

According to police, the two teenage suspects were part of a group that targeted several businesses across Chicago on Friday, hitting at least four locations in about two hours. Surveillance video captured one of the break-ins at The Double Urban Tavern in Logan Square, where two masked individuals shattered a window, climbed inside, and attempted to steal the ATM before ultimately removing it. The suspects were then spotted an hour later at a Lincoln Park business, where four people broke in and stole an ATM, and an hour after that, they committed another burglary at a Little Village business, stealing an ATM and a cash register.

  • The break-in at The Double Urban Tavern in Logan Square occurred shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Friday.
  • The suspects were seen an hour later at a Lincoln Park business, where they broke in and stole an ATM.
  • An hour after the Lincoln Park incident, the suspects committed another burglary at a Little Village business, stealing an ATM and a cash register.

The players

17-year-old boy

One of the two teenage suspects charged with multiple counts of burglary and criminal trespass in the crime spree.

16-year-old boy

The second teenage suspect charged with multiple counts of burglary and criminal trespass in the crime spree.

Avion Moore

An 18-year-old who was arrested and faces multiple felony weapons charges after a search warrant at his home led to the recovery of stolen ATMs, money, a cash register, and seven guns, three of which were fully automatic.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for the two teenage suspects at their upcoming court hearing.

The takeaway

This crime spree highlights the ongoing challenge of property crime in Chicago, particularly the targeting of businesses for ATMs and cash. The recovery of illegal firearms also raises concerns about the potential for violence to escalate. Effective police investigation, community collaboration, and the use of surveillance technology will be crucial in addressing these types of crimes and ensuring public safety.