6 Charged in $170K Rolex Smash-and-Grab on Mag Mile

Crooks try getaway after daytime smash-and-grab heist of Rolex watches in downtown Chicago — but time runs out on them

'These are far from victimless crimes.'

6 charged after smash-and-grab theft at Rolex store on Mag Mile, officials say

A group of men who used hammers to break the front windows at the Rolex store on North Michigan Avenue stole five watches worth about $170,000, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.

6 charged in smash-and-grab robbery at Mag Mile Rolex boutique

Six men face felony charges after they allegedly used hammers to smash display windows at a Michigan Avenue Rolex boutique and steal more than $170,000 worth of watches, the Cook County state's attorney's office announced Sunday.The robbery happened Friday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. when a group of four men wearing ski masks and carrying axes smashed the front windows of the Rolex boutique, 701 N. Michigan Ave., according to Chicago police. They…

6 charged in $170K Rolex smash-and-grab on Mag Mile

CHICAGO (WGN) — Six people have been charged with theft, burglary and criminal damage to property following a robbery at the Rolex Boutique store on Chicago's Magnificent Mile on Friday. The offenders allegedly broke the store’s exterior glass windows and display cases with a hammer and stole five watches totaling $170,500. Police say employees and shoppers were inside the store taking shelter in a security room when the burglary occurred. They…

6 charged after $170K heist at Chicago Rolex store

Six people were charged after $170,000 in watches were stolen in a smash-and-grab at the Rolex store along the Magnificent Mile, authorities said.

6 charged after $170K heist at Rolex store along Magnificent Mile

Six people were charged with several crimes after a $170,000 smash-and-grab at the Rolex Boutique store along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, authorities said. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Friday, the suspects entered the store at 701 N. Michigan Ave., and used hammers to break open display cases and steal items, according to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. The thieves allegedly grabbed watches while the customer and employees took shelt…