Police investigate series of burglaries at strip malls in Downers Grove, Woodridge

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Police are investigating a string of burglaries targeting mostly small businesses in the western suburbs.

The incidents all happened within two miles of one another at strip malls in Downers Grove and Woodridge.

The Downers Grove Police Department says that around 4:30 a.m. Sunday it responded to the 6300 block of Woodward Avenue for a report of a commercial burglar alarm. About 10 minutes later, police say, a commercial burglar alarm was also received in the 1600 block of 75th Street.

The businesses burglarized were:

• La Michoacana Ice Cream and Fruits, 6313 Woodward Ave.
• Illusion Musical, 6317 Woodward Ave.
• Millard Jewelers, 1640 75th St., Unit D.
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• Lover’s Lane, 1640 75th St., Unit G.

According to the Woodridge Police Department, officers responded to 1001 West 75th Street for a report of a commercial burglar alarm.

Upon arrival, police found several businesses that had been victims to apparent burglaries.

The businesses burglarized were:

• Hair Cuttery
• iBoba Bubble Tea
• Yankee Candle Company
• Elements Massage
• Bath and Body Works

At approximately 5:12 a.m. Sunday, Woodridge officers located other apparent commercial burglaries at 1999 West 75th Street.

The other businesses burglarized were:

• New Chinese Kitchen
• FMB Grocery
• Shanahan’s (attempted burglary)

No one is in custody. Police are looking for at least three people in connection to the break-ins.

Anyone with any information is urged to call Downers Grove or Woodridge police.