A family owned jewelry business in Highland Park was the target of a violent burglary that led to an estimated $500,000 in losses, its owners confirmed Tuesday.
Three masked individuals forced their way into Ylang 23 on Oak Lawn Avenue shortly after midnight Friday using sledgehammers to break through the glass entry, according to its owners.
The robbery, which lasted less than four minutes, resulted in a significant loss, co-owner Alysa Teichman said. The thieves snatched jewelry and display items, leaving shattered display cases and broken glass across the 3,200 square-foot shop floor…