We've seen smash-and-grab retail thefts happen across the Chicago area – in the city and suburbs alike. Now, a new law waiting on Gov. JB Pritzker's signature will make it easier for police to catch these criminals.
the past couple years. The thefts can involve tens of thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise being stolen in minutes.Now, if the bill targeting organized retail crime is signed by the governor, we are told the public could start seeing the impact as soon as this summer.
Also, the bill would enact a crackdown down on third-party marketplaces for stolen goods - requiring them to verify the seller and goods offered for sale, and get contact info from each seller. We asked Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx's office about that - since we could see crimes prosecuted in other counties. The State's Attorney's office said they can't comment on pending legislation.
The State's Attorney's office also supplied these tables of the top reviewed and prosecuted adult felony cases in the 60611 ZIP code so far this year – through Wednesday of this week.
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