
(RightIsRight.co) – In a brazen display of anarchy, Chicago’s West Side was rocked by a mob of approximately 30 armed individuals daring a daylight train heist, making off with valuable electronics.
See the video below.
The incident unfolded on Union Pacific tracks between Lake and Kinzie Streets, stretching from Cicero to Laramie Avenue.
Witnesses reported that the thieves bypassed security measures with ease, targeting a train that had stopped for an interchange with a partner railroad.
The looters stole televisions, air fryers, and other consumer goods, showcasing a complete disregard for law and order.
While alarmed residents quickly alerted authorities, but the response was far from swift or effective.
Despite the presence of Chicago police, Union Pacific and Metra officers, the thieves continued their illicit activities for nearly an hour before law enforcement could clear the tracks.
This sluggish response raises serious questions about the competence and readiness of local law enforcement to handle such brazen criminal acts.
The aftermath of the robbery was a scene of utter chaos, with discarded TVs and debris littering the area for blocks, some even strewn across the train tracks.
This wanton destruction not only disrupted vital transportation infrastructure but also posed significant safety risks to the community and rail workers.
While authorities managed to arrest six individuals, including Derrick Weathers and Lemar Hollingsworth, who face charges related to the theft, this barely scratches the surface of the problem.
The fact that such a large-scale robbery could occur in broad daylight, with thieves even passing a parked police unit, speaks volumes about the emboldened nature of criminals in Chicago.
Still, this incident is far from isolated, as Union Pacific had previously acknowledged an alarming increase in organized train burglaries during a 2021 earnings call.
Moreover, the stark reality is that Chicago, like many other Democrat-controlled cities, has become a haven for criminals.
Soft-on-crime policies, defunded police departments, and a general disregard for law and order have created an environment where thieves feel they can operate with impunity.
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