Chicago City Wire

About the Crimes:

This alert gives notice to citizens in the 001st District of recent similar robbery incidents which have occurred during the month of February. In each instance, one to two unknown offenders approach unsuspecting victims on the public way and, while threatening or using physical force, take or attempt to take the victims' property.

Incident times and locations:

• 800 block of South Michigan Avenue on February 2, 2023 at 7:41 pm.
•  1300 block of South Wabash Avenue on February 7, 2023 at 8:05 pm.
•  0-100 block of North Michigan Avenue on February 12, 2023 at 2:51 am.
•  1100 block of South Michigan Avenue on February 12, 2023 at 8:00 pm.

About The Offenders:

One to Two African American Males, 16-26 years of age, dark colored hooded sweatshirts, dark colored pants

What you can do:

•  Be aware of your surroundings at all times
•  Pay special attention to suspicious individuals or vehicles loitering in the area
•  Report suspicious activity immediately
•  If you are confronted by an assailant, remain calm
•  Call 911 immediately if you are a victim or witness to a crime and provide a detailed description of the offender(s) including any physical/clothing identifiers in addition to any vehicle description and license plate information
•  If approached by a witness to an incident, request they remain on scene when possible or obtain contact information
•  Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police
•  Be aware of these crimes and alert family/friends who live in the area

If you have any information please contact the Bureau of Detectives

 Area 3 Detective Division

 (312) 744-8263

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 Reference: P23-3-016

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