Owner stabbed, cook knocked out in early morning Chicago diner robbery

The Brief

  • An intruder broke into Brothers Restaurant early Monday, attacked two people, and fled with cash.
  • The owner said he was stabbed and a cook was knocked unconscious during the break-in.
  • Chicago police are searching for the robber as the restaurant temporarily closes its doors.

CHICAGO – An early morning smash-and-grab turned violent Monday on the Northwest Side after an intruder attacked two restaurant workers and stole cash before taking off.

Brothers Restaurant violent burglary

What we know:

The break-in happened around 4:29 a.m. at Brothers Restaurant located at 3000 block of W. Belmont Ave.

Police said an unknown man broke through the glass front door, pulled out a sharp object, and demanded money before fighting two men inside.…

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