Police Investigate Break-In at Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana in Dunning

CHICAGO, IL — Police are investigating a commercial break-in at Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana on Harlem Avenue in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, October 27, 2024. The incident is the latest in a series of business burglaries that have concerned local merchants in the area.

According to the Chicago Police Department, officers responded to an alarm at the restaurant and discovered forced entry through a smashed window. Inside, the checkout area had been ransacked, with the cash register damaged. It is currently unclear how much cash or property was taken during the incident, as owners work with police to audit their inventory.

Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana is highly regarded for its authentic Neapolitan pizzas, certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, and attracts diners from all over the Dunning area. The local business community has expressed growing concern over security along the Harlem Avenue commercial corridor, calling for more visible police presence during late-night hours.

Detectives are currently reviewing security footage from Forno Rosso and nearby traffic cameras. No suspects have been arrested, and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Chicago Police Area Five Detectives.