Alleged ‘ringleader’ in recent high-end smash-and-grabs, retail thefts arrested – WGN TV Chicago
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by: Julian Crews, Andy Koval
CHICAGO — The alleged “ringleader” of at least two high-end smash-and-grabs and several retail thefts was arrested Monday evening.
Tacarre Harper, 27, of Maywood, is facing charges related to smash-and-grabs from November through January.
Police believe Harper organized two heists at a Burberry store in the 600 block of North Michigan Avenue. In those heists, police believe Harper and his crew stole an estimated $150,000 worth of merchandise. In total, police believe Harper and his crew stole an additional $25,000 in robberies at convenience stores and retail locations on the North and Northwest sides.
Harper was arrested Monday by US Marshals and CPD in the 600 block of North LeClaire Street.
“We are not going to let these people get away with these crimes,” Supt. Brown said. “Chicago is not a lawless city.”
In a press conference with Cook County State’s Attorney, Supt. Brown said he expects more charges in the case and that authorities are targeting the rest of Harper’s alleged crew.
Police believe Harper and his crews organized the following retail thefts, in addition to the Burberry heists.
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