Across Chicago, security cameras keep recording a costly sight. SUVs slam into storefronts, glass flies, and thieves rush inside to grab cash, goods, or ATMs. But a closer look at the footage reveals something else. Many of the vehicles being used are Jeeps.
The pattern caught the attention of CBS Chicago, which reviewed surveillance videos and stolen vehicle records. Its investigation, published November 5, found that Jeep SUVs have become common sights in smash-and-grab burglaries across the city.
For Jeep owners, the problem can begin long before a vehicle crashes into a business. Thieves are stealing the SUVs from streets and parking spots, sometimes using technology that allows them to bypass traditional keys…