Chicago crime: Suspects in burglary reverse, crash into Chicago police car in Lakeview, vape shop owner says

byABC7 Chicago Digital Team

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 4:22 p.m

Burglary suspects back CPD patrol car on north side: policeA vape shop owner said his business was broken into minutes before the suspects crashed into a CPD patrol car.

CHICAGO (WLS) — An overnight hit and run ended in a crash on Tuesday.

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ABC7 Chicago was on the scene as police investigated a burglary at a vape shop at Irving Park Road and Ashland Avenue.

The owner told ABC7 this isn’t the first time his store has been robbed.

Chicago police have not confirmed the burglary, but said a hit-and-run involving a CPD patrol car took place at the scene.

Police approached three men in a white Dodge Durango near the scene around 3:47 a.m

As officers approached, the driver reversed, struck a CPD patrol car and drove off.

One officer was taken to the hospital for evaluation and is expected to be OK. The second officer refused medical attention.

No one is in custody.

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