A group of brazen thieves took to the streets of Chicago and looted the luxury store Prada as The windy city preparing for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in just over a week.
According to Chicago Police Departmenta group of three to four offenders smashed the front glass door of the high-end retailer at 5:30 a.m. local time on Saturday.
Photos from FOX 32 showed the shop window and boxes smashed.
Police said the group sped off in a white SUV and authorities are still looking for them.
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According to Chicago police, a group of three to four offenders smashed the glass door of the high-end retailer Prada early Saturday. (FOX 32)
Police are still looking for the group of 3 or 4 who robbed the Prada storefront in Chicago. (FOX 32)
The Prada theft is part of an ongoing disturbing crime trend in Chicago, and comes as about 50,000 visitors descend on the city to attend in the DNCAugust 19-22.
During the Fourth of July weekend last month, the city made the announcement 19 people were killed and over 100 were injured by gunfire.
While homicides have declined in Chicago since 2020, sexual assault, robbery, battery, theft, and motor vehicle theft have all increased.
This aerial view shows the United Center and the Chicago skyline. The city will host the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, August 19-22. (Tannen Maury/AFP via Getty Images)
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According to FOX 32, street and walkway upgrades are underway to isolate the convention area away from the public.
Authorities are also imposing strict measures on people living and working within the safe zone, including vehicle checks.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the DNC and Prada for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Michael Dorgan contributed to this report.