Chicago police reported two smash-and-grab burglaries in the Irving Park neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon. According to the department, thieves drove sport‑utility vehicles through the front entrances of businesses on the 3200 block of West Addison, entered the premises, removed merchandise and then escaped in a separate vehicle.
The incidents occurred at approximately 1:19 p.m. on September 15, 2026. Both crimes involved the same method of forcing a vehicle through a storefront door, allowing the perpetrators quick access to inventory before fleeing. The stolen items have not been itemized publicly, but police confirmed that the thieves left the scene in a vehicle that was not the SUV used to ram the businesses.
Law enforcement officials are treating the two burglaries as part of a broader pattern of vehicle‑ramming thefts that have been reported across the city in recent weeks. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from the affected storefronts and nearby streets to identify the drivers of the SUVs and the getaway vehicle. The investigation remains active, and police have not released further details about suspect descriptions or the exact nature of the stolen property.
The Irving Park community was alerted to the incidents through a police bulletin released shortly after the crimes. Residents and business owners in the area are being advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, especially the presence of large vehicles near commercial properties. The Chicago Police Department will continue to provide updates as the case develops.