About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to residents of the 19th District of recently reported armed robberies. In the each incident, the offender(s) approach the victim from behind, produce a handgun, and order the victim into a waiting vehicle. The offenders drive around in the area with the victim before taking their wallets and cell phones. The victim is then dropped off unharmed. These incidents have occurred in Beats 1923 and 1924.
Incident times and locations:
• 3500 block of North Clark St., Sunday October 15, 2022 in the early morning hours.
• 3400 block of North Clark St., Sunday October 16, 2022 in the early morning hours.
• 1100 block of West Addison St., Sunday October 16, 2022 in the early morning hours.
• 3600 block of North Clark St., Sunday October 16, 2022 in the early morning hours.
• 1100 block of West Addison St., Sunday October 16, 2022 in the early morning hours.
About the Offenders:
(2-3) Male, African Americans, 5’ 10"- 6'00", 150-170lbs, 25-30 years of age, armed with a black handgun.
What you can do:
• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• If confronted by an assailant, remain calm.
• Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, tattoos, acne, limps, etc).
• Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide information to police.
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information.
• Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of any suspicious people including any vehicle description and license plate information.
If you have any information, contact
Bureau of Detectives – Area 3
(312) 744-8263
JF435395, JF436230, JF436231, JF438142, JF441049
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