The recent incident in Chicago where a freight train was swarmed by dozens of brazen thieves has shocked the nation. The daring heist was captured on camera, showing the thieves quickly ransacking the train on the city’s West Side before authorities could intervene.
The cargo theft took place on a Friday afternoon, with the large group seizing as much as they could carry. A news chopper for local station ABC 7 happened to be in the area and captured the shocking footage of the heist as it unfolded on the Union Pacific train.
A spokesperson for the railroad company revealed that the train was stopped, awaiting an interchange with a partner railroad, when the thieves began opening containers and looting the cargo. The situation escalated as officers arrived at the scene with guns drawn, attempting to apprehend some of the culprits. At least six arrests have been made in connection with the theft.
The police investigation into the incident is ongoing, but it appears that this is not the first time such a brazen train theft has occurred in the area. Unfortunately, it may not be the last either. The footage from the scene serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating organized crime and ensuring the safety of freight transportation networks.
