Theft in Progress: Multiple Suspects Burglarizing Trains Near 24th and Artesian
Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 10
2447 W 24th St #25th, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Summary: A coordinated theft involving up to nine suspects occurred near 25th and Artesian in Chicago, Illinois. The suspects were reported stealing from trains, with surveillance showing them on or near the tracks and boxcars. Officers responded to the scene, observed suspects with tools such as a crowbar, and tracked their movement as they attempted to evade capture by hiding on boxcars and running along the tracks. Several vehicles, possibly used by the suspects, were found abandoned nearby. The incident prompted a significant police response, including coordination with railroad police and efforts to stop all train movement in the area for safety.