About the crime:
This alert gives notice to the residents of the 12th, 14th, 18th & 19th Districts of multiple related robbery incidents. In each instance, multiple armed offenders approached victims on the public way and demanded the victims' property by threatening use force. Upon taking possession the personal belongings, the offenders fled in multiple vehicles.
Incident times and locations:
• 600 block of W. Fullerton Pkwy on September 27 at 10:08 p.m.
• 1400 block of W. Lake St. on September 27 at 11:30 p.m.
• 1300 block of W. Fulton St. on September 27 at 11:32 p.m.
• 500 block of W. Division St. on September 27 at 11:38 p.m.
• 1600 block of N. Claremont Ave. on September 27 at 11:40 pm.
Offender descriptions:
The offenders are described as 2-4 African American males, 19-30 years old, wearing dark clothing and ski masks. The offenders displayed dark and silver colored semi-automatic handguns.
What you can do:
• Be aware of these crimes and alert family and friends who live in the area.
• Be aware of your surroundings and free from distractions.
• If you are confronted by an assailant, remain calm.
• Pay special attention to suspicious individuals or vehicles in the area.
• Call 911 immediately if you are a victim or witness to a crime and provide a detailed description of the offender(s), including any vehicle description and license plate information.
• If approached by a witness to an incident, request they remain on the scene when possible or obtain contact information.
If you have any information, contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area 3 (312) 744-8263
JF413265, JF413283, JF413308, JF413287, JF413298
Reference: P22-CWP-024
Original source can be found here.
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