Crime & Safety
Burglars Steal $25K In Clothes, Video Games During Break-In
Suspects broke into a business in the 800 block of N. Harlem and stole $25,000 in merchandise.
OAK PARK, IL — Police are looking for suspects who broke into an Oak Park business over Thanksgiving weekend and stole more than $25,000 in shoes, shirts, jackets, and video games. The burglary took place in the 800 block of N. Harlem sometime between 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25 and 12:20 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, police say.
According to police, the burglars pried open the back door of the business to gain entry. Once inside, they ransacked the business and stole dozens of items. In total, police say the suspects took 50 shirts, 40 pairs of shoes, 15 hooded sweatshirts, and 10 jackets. They also reportedly stole several XBox games.
Anyone with information about this incident should call Oak Park Police at 708-434-1636.
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