Several Downers Grove, Woodridge businesses burglarized: authorities

Majority of businesses located on 75th Street

Oswego Police are warning people to avoid the area around the 400 block of Blue Ridge Drive after receiving a report of individuals damaging windows and vehicles and possibly waving a gun.

Downers Grove and Woodridge police are investigating several commercial burglaries that occurred in both communities in the early morning hours Sunday, authorities said.

About 4:57 a.m., Woodridge police responded to a commercial burglar alarm at 1001 W. 75th St. Police located several businesses that had been burglarirized. The businesses are:

  • Hair Cuttery
  • iBoba Bubble Tea
  • Yankee Candle Company
  • Elements Massage
  • Bath and Body Works

About 15 minutes later, police located additional commercial burglaries at 1999 W. 75th St. The businesses burglarized are:

  • New Chinese Kitchen
  • FMB Grocery
  • Shanahan’s (attempted burglary)

About 4:34 a.m., Downers Grove police responded to a commercial burglar alarm in the 6300 block of Woodward Avenue. Ten minutes later, a commercial burglar alarm was received in the 1600 block of 75th Street, police said.

Two commercial burglaries took place at each location. Offenders forced entry through the glass doors of the businesses, police said.

The businesses burglarized are:

  • La Michoacana Ice Cream and Fruits - 6313 Woodward Ave.
  • Illusion Musical - 6317 Woodward Ave.
  • Millard Jewelers - 1640 75th St., Unit D
  • Lover’s Lane - 1640 75th St., Unit G

Downers Grove police are asking anyone with information about the incidents to contact 630-434-5600. Anyone with information about the Woodridge burglaries can contact Woodridge police at 630-719-4740.