The Brief
- A family-owned bar in Summit is dealing with damage and financial losses after thieves targeted its video gaming machines early Thursday morning.
- Mars Bar Lounge shared the incident on social media, saying it was the latest victim of a growing trend affecting businesses across the Chicagoland area.
- Despite the break-in, the bar plans to remain open through the weekend and is encouraging customers to support the business.
SUMMIT – A family-owned bar in Summit is warning other business owners to stay alert after thieves targeted its gaming machines during an early morning break-in Thursday.
The backstory:
Mars Bar Lounge, located on South Harlem Avenue, said in a social media post that it once again fell victim to criminals targeting video gaming machines.…