Chaos struck the bustling Magnificent Mile on Friday afternoon as a smash-and-grab heist unfolded at a Rolex jewelry store. The theft occurred around 2:30 p.m. with eyewitnesses reporting that four men shattered the store’s exterior windows, as per information from NBC Chicago. Police stated that the perpetrators snatched property from within before fleeing on foot. According to the report, in their escape, the suspects climbed into a red Nissan SUV.
After a hectic chase, six male suspects ended up in police custody, with the stolen items successfully retrieved. The apprehension took place after the escape vehicle was tracked down to West 70th and South Peoria streets in Englewood. During the incident, shots were reportedly fired, adding to the day’s tumult, as mentioned in the NBC Chicago article.
The Magnificent Mile, a draw for both locals and visitors for its commercial allure, found its usual foot traffic interrupted by the police activity surrounding the Rolex store situated at Michigan and Huron. Spectators gathered as shards of glass from at least two shattered windows littered the sidewalk, a testament to the violence of the break-in. ABC7 was on scene, observing officers as they moved in and out of the establishment…