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Burglars Steal Thousands from Chicago Pizzeria

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

Man charged in pet boarding van theft in Lincoln Park

Suspect accused of stealing van full of dogs from pet salon

Eight Dogs Briefly Stolen Outside Lincoln Park Pet Salon Returned

Owners relieved after pets were recovered by police following a brief theft incident.

Van with at least 8 dogs stolen in Chicago's Lincoln Park

Owner of Indiana boarding facility says dogs were being transported when van was taken

Tow Truck Driver Accused of Stealing Crashed Vehicles and Selling Them for Scrap

Illinois State Police say the driver presented fake paperwork to a junk car company to sell the stolen vehicles.

Surge in Chicago Business Burglaries Prompts Police Alert

Authorities warn city businesses to take precautions after rash of break-ins across multiple neighborhoods

Burglars hit 2 Old Town businesses on same street

Police investigating break-ins at Old Town Pub and Winnie's on North Wells Street

Chicago Man Accused of High-Speed Chase in Stolen Car Ordered Held

Claude Miles faces charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding, possession of burglary tools after alleged pursuit through multiple suburbs.

Chicago Police Warn of Citywide Airbag Theft Pattern Targeting Honda Vehicles

Authorities report over two dozen incidents in the Lakeview neighborhood in recent days.

Airbag Theft Spree Hits Late-Model Hondas in Chicago's Lake View

Police warn residents to use anti-theft devices and report any suspicious activity.

Thieves Steal Airbags From 24 Hondas in Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood

Dozens of drivers had their car's airbag stolen earlier this week in the Lakeview neighborhood, Chicago police said.

Dozens of Airbags Stolen in Overnight Lakeview Raid

Latest incident in citywide theft craze leaves Honda owners scrambling for repairs

Chicago Police Seek Suspect in CTA Bus Robbery in Pilsen

Authorities release images of the alleged perpetrator in January incident.

West Side Property Owner Offers $2K Reward After Series of Car Break-Ins

Surveillance video captures individual targeting multiple vehicles on Arthington and Polk Street.

Suspect Sought in Daytime CTA Bus Robbery on Lower West Side

Chicago police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing a woman aboard a CTA bus last month.

Chicago Man Charged in Hour-Long Crime Spree

Suspect allegedly robbed and burglarized multiple businesses across the city

Cancer Patient's Car Disappears After Tow Truck Takes It to Body Shop

Edward Kuczmierczyk says his car has been missing for over a month after a random tow truck driver took it to a body shop following a crash.

Two Charged After Separate Retail Thefts, Police Chases in Oakbrook, Elmhurst

Suspects stole merchandise, fled from officers and were later arrested, facing felony charges

Puppets and Props Stolen During Hollywood Heist

Thousands of dollars worth of puppets and props were stolen from a children's show creator in the Hollywood Hills.

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