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Five suspects fled empty-handed early Friday morning after crashing an SUV into a West Lawn gas station in a failed attempt to steal an ATM, according to Chicago police.
The incident occurred shortly after 3:30 a.m. at a BP gas station in the 6800 block of South Pulaski Road.
Five Suspects Ram Storefront in Attempted Heist
Chicago police reported five men deliberately rammed an SUV into the gas station storefront to gain entry.
Once inside the store, the group attempted to dislodge and remove the free-standing ATM.
Despite causing structural damage to the building, the suspects were unable to pull the machine free.
Suspects Flee in Second Getaway SUV
After failing to secure the cash machine, the crew abandoned the vehicle used in the ramming at the scene.
The suspects loaded into a second SUV and sped off eastbound away from South Pulaski Road.
No injuries were reported during the early morning break-in.
Area One detectives are currently reviewing surveillance footage and processing the abandoned vehicle as the investigation remains ongoing.
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