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CHICAGO - An early morning smash-and-grab turned violent Monday on the Northwest Side after an intruder attacked two restaurant workers and stole cash before taking off.
Brothers Restaurant violent burglary
What we know:
The break-in happened around 4:29 a.m. at Brothers Restaurant located at 3000 block of W. Belmont Ave.
Police said an unknown man broke through the glass front door, pulled out a sharp object, and demanded money before fighting two men inside.
The intruder then sprayed a chemical irritant at the workers before grabbing cash and fleeing.
Paramedics evaluated both victims at the scene and a 39-year-old man declined medical treatment from emergency medical services, police said.
A 37-year-old man suffered minor injuries and was taken by ambulance to Swedish Hospital in fair condition.
What they're saying:
The restaurant owners took to social media hours after the attack to inform neighbors that the diner would be temporarily shut down.
In a post on Instagram, the owners of Brothers Restaurant said: "We will be closed today Monday, November 9th due to violent robbery this morning. Not only was the cash register taken, but one of the owners stabbed and a cook knocked unconscious. We hope to reopen this week."
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released a detailed description of the suspect, and no arrests have been announced.
Police have not specified the type of chemical irritant used during the robbery or the exact amount of cash stolen.
The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Police Department and a statement posted to Instagram by Brothers Restaurant.