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Six Detained After Smash-and-Grab at Magnificent Mile Rolex Boutique

Police detained six suspects following a helicopter-tracked chase to Englewood.

Overview

  • Masked men smashed an exterior window at 701 N. Michigan Ave. around 2:37 p.m., grabbed watches from the display, and fled.
  • Police tracked a red Nissan SUV on the Dan Ryan with helicopter support during an 11-minute pursuit to 69th and Peoria.
  • Six males were taken into custody near the abandoned vehicle, according to CPD, with no injuries reported.
  • Officers recovered some merchandise that suspects allegedly tossed from the getaway car; management initially pegged losses at about $261,000.
  • Police and scanner reports noted gunfire outside the store during the break-in, though it remains unclear who fired.