Lincoln Park Businesses Targeted in Overnight Commercial Burglaries

CHICAGO, Illinois — Chicago police are investigating a series of overnight break-ins targeting commercial properties in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. According to police reports, burglars successfully gained entry to two businesses located in the area during the early morning hours of Monday, January 12, 2026.

The suspects reportedly broke through entryways to gain access to the interiors of the establishments, searching cash registers and offices for valuables. It is currently unclear what items or currency were stolen during the incidents. Investigators are checking area surveillance cameras in an attempt to gather descriptions of the suspects or any getaway vehicles used. Business owners in the neighborhood are being urged to secure their storefronts and report any suspicious overnight activity to the police.