About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to residents of the 014th & 017th Districts of recent armed robberies and vehicular hijackings, in which the victims are approached by the offenders who display handguns, point the guns either at victim, state "give me the money" or "give me your keys" and demand the victim's personal property (wallet, money, jewelry and cellphone) and/or vehicles. Offenders then punch, slap, or use the firearm to strike the victims afterwards. Offenders seen getting into a grey sedan.
Incident time and location:
• 3100 Block of North Albany Street on October 30, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
• 2600 Block of West Schubert Ave on October 30, 2022 @ 6:32 PM
• 3500 Block of West Schubert Ave on October 30, 2022 @ 7:03 PM
• 3100 Block of West Leland Ave on October 30, 2022 @ 7:30 PM
• 3300 Block of West Crystal Street on October 30, 2022 @ 7:50 PM
• 1400 Block of North Homan Ave on October 30, 2022 @ 7:55 PM
Offender Description:
4-6 male black subjects, 20-30 years of age, 5'07-5'11, 140-160lbs, wearing dark or all black clothing, armed with handguns
What you can do:
• Be aware of your surroundings and unfamiliar or suspicious people in your area.
• Walk with groups of individuals and do not carry large sums of money.
• Do not try to rationalize or confront offenders, it could lead to possible injury
• Park in well-lit areas and in areas where there is pedestrian and vehicular traffic
• Notify neighbors of this crime pattern. If you see something suspicious, alert police immediately.
• Call 911 immediately if you are a victim or witness to a crime and provide a detailed description of the offender(s) and involved vehicles.
If you have any information Contact the
Bureau of Detectives – Area 5
(312) 746-7394
Reference: P22-5-075
November 1, 2022
Original source can be found here.
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