Burglars’ bomb at Oak Park restaurant causes $18k in damage

Oak Park police are investigating a burglary incident involving an explosive device that caused thousands of dollars in damage to a local restaurant.

Two unknown men reportedly used a crowbar to gain entry through the backdoor of the Q-Bbq restaurant in the 100 block of North Marion Street in the early morning hours of Jan. 12. Once inside, the burglars reportedly used the crowbar to get into a locked office before using “an unknown explosive, electric power tools and a crowbar” to get access to the restaurant’s safe, according to police.

The burglars stole cash, gift cards and documents from the safe. The total damage from the incident is estimated at $17,912, according to police…

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