Chicago police looking for ATM thieves who have struck ten times so far

Chicago police are looking for two men who have stolen (or tried to steal) ATMs from businesses in the Garfield Park, West Town, Avondale, Humboldt Park, Austin and Tri-Taylor neighborhoods on at least ten occasions.

The burglars usually use a brick or crowbar to smash through a window or door. They use the crowbar to wrench the ATM off its base, then carrying it out to a waiting car, usually a 2020 silver or gray Dodge Charger.

Police said the ATM robbers usually strike in the early morning hours.

The burglaries have happened on:

  • 4200 Block of West Madison St in Garfield Park on April 21
  • 3500 Block of West North Ave in West Town on May 1
  • 2600 Block of West North Ave in West Town on May 5
  • 2900 Block of West Belmont Ave in Avondale on May 6
  • 900 Block of North Central Park Ave in Humboldt Park on May 13
  • 3900 Block of West Arthington St in Garfield Park on May 15
  • 3300 Block of West North Ave in West Town on May 15
  • 4600 Block of West Harrison St in Austin on May 21
  • 0-100 Block of South Kostner in Garfield Park on May 23
  • 700 Block of South Western in Tri-Taylor on May 23