Chicago Police Investigate Beverly Smash-and-Grab
Police in Chicago are investigating a smash-and-grab burglary in the city's Beverly neighborhood. Authorities are currently reviewing surveillance footage of the incident to identify the suspects involved. Details regarding the targeted business and the value of stolen goods have not yet been made public.
- This incident is part of a larger pattern of smash-and-grab burglaries on Chicago's South Side, where police have linked a group of thieves to at least 11 business burglaries. - In November 2025, a liquor store in West Beverly was targeted in a smash-and-grab where a group of four men crashed a sedan into the building to steal the cash register and merchandise. This same liquor store had been targeted by burglars previously. - Another Beverly business, a clothing store on 95th Street, was the victim of a smash-and-grab in March 2024, with thieves driving an SUV through the window to steal merchandise before fleeing in two other vehicles. - While Beverly is often regarded as one of Chicago's safer neighborhoods, property crime rates are 63% higher than the national average. You have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of any crime in Beverly. - Across Chicago, police have observed a trend in recent smash-and-grab incidents involving groups of four to seven individuals using tools like sledgehammers or employing vehicles to breach entry. - These burglaries are part of a citywide issue, with police issuing warnings to businesses in various neighborhoods, including Lakeview, Lincoln Park, and Rogers Park, following spates of similar crimes. - The Chicago Police Department has been investigating these incidents, which often involve the theft of cash, ATMs, and merchandise, and has asked the public for any information that could lead to the identification of the suspects.
