Chicago police reported that five unidentified individuals drove an SUV into a West Lawn business while trying to rob an ATM, and the robbery was not successful.
The crash occurred on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at about 21:37 UTC.
Authorities note that crash‑and‑grab robberies, where vehicles are used to smash into locations to steal cash machines, have been reported in several U.S. cities.