Chicago police warn of restaurant thefts targeting downtown diners

Chicago thieves posing as charity workers steal from diners at restaurants and coffee shops

Chicago police warn diners after fake charity workers stole wallets and phones in eight thefts across the Loop, West Loop, and Near South Side.

Thieves posing as charity workers steal from diners at restaurants, coffee shops in major city - NEW YORK TIMES POST

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Police are warning restaurant and coffee shop customers in Chicago to watch their belongings following eight reported thefts in which individuals posing as charity fundraisers stole valuables from unsuspecting diners. The thefts occurred between Oct. 7 and Oct. 18 in the Loop, West Loop and Near South [...]

Thieves posing as charity workers steal from diners at restaurants, coffee shops in major city

Police warn of eight restaurant thefts during which individuals placed flyers or newspapers over diners' valuables, then walked away with wallets, purses and cellphones.

Chicago police warn of restaurant thefts targeting downtown diners

Chicago police are warning diners about a theft scheme targeting wallets, purses and phones at downtown restaurants and coffee shops.