South Loop's Prohibition THCafe Burglarized for Third Time in Two Years

CHICAGO, IL — Prohibition THCafe, located in Chicago's South Loop, was burglarized early Wednesday morning by a crew targeting cash and gaming machines.

According to the business owner and police reports, this incident marks the third time the business has been hit in the past two years. The burglars forced entry into the cafe and specifically targeted the ATM and slot machines, breaking them open to steal cash before fleeing. The recurring nature of the burglaries has left the business owner and local community frustrated with the ongoing security challenges in the neighborhood.

Chicago police are investigating the incident and reviewing security camera footage from the business. Area Central detectives are leading the investigation to determine if this burglary crew is connected to other recent ATM thefts in the city.