A fifth man has been arrested in connection with a series of smash-and-grab burglaries at high-end stores on Michigan Avenue and the North Side.
Damarco Darring, 22, was pulled over for a minor traffic violation Tuesday night in the 8600 block of South Morgan Street. Upon further investigation, police discovered Darring was wanted in connection with the Sept. 22 burglary of Luxury Garage Sale near Wells Street and North Avenue in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
Darring was charged with two felony counts for burglary and theft. He was also charged with two misdemeanor counts for possession of marijuana and for driving with a suspended license.
Four other men were charged this week in connection with smash-and-grab burglaries in the Chicago area and beyond over the last two years. The group is responsible for 40 incidents during this time period and is believed to be a part of the Gangster Disciples street gang, police said.
The thieves first used crow bars and other tools to break into stores, but they later began using stolen vehicles when stores increased their security, police said.
