Two Hurt in Robbery at Chicago’s Brothers Restaurant

A man entered the Brothers eatery near West Belmont Avenue’s 3000 block at about 4:30 a.m. on November 9 after smashing its glass door. He displayed a knife, demanded money and fought with two men inside. He also sprayed them with a chemical irritant before taking cash and escaping.

A 37-year-old man was transported to Swedish Hospital, suffering minor harm, and was in fair condition. His family reported that he had been sprayed and cut on the arm. The other man, aged 39, declined medical treatment at the scene. His family reported that he was sprayed, struck with a hammer and knocked unconscious after falling against a booth.

The restaurant’s owners posted on Instagram that the cash register had been taken and one owner stabbed, while a cook was knocked unconscious. They said the diner would close on November 9 and hoped to reopen during the week. No one was in custody that morning, and Area 5 detectives were investigating.