Chicago Freight Train Heist Caught on Camera

A mob of 30 looters ransacked a stopped train in broad daylight, leading to arrests and disrupted transit.

The theft occurred on Chicago's West Side as a Union Pacific train awaited an interchange with a partner railroad.
Approximately 30 individuals participated in the daylight heist, stealing items such as air fryers and televisions.
Video footage captured the scene, showing looters loading stolen goods into vehicles, including a white box truck.
Chicago police arrived with guns drawn, leading to the arrest of at least six individuals and recovery of some items.
The incident caused significant delays for Metra commuter trains, halting service for several hours.