Chicago City Wire

About the Crime:

This alert gives notice to residents in the 11th District (Harrison) of recent related armed robberies. An unknown offender approached the victim on foot after they placed a food order via a food delivery service. The offender produced a handgun, demanded the food and fled the area on foot.

Incident Locations and Times:

•  3400 block of West Lexington on March 03, 2023 at 6:20 PM
•  3400 block of West Lexington on March 07, 2023 at 2:50 PM
•  3400 block of West Lexington on March 09, 2023 at 8:20 PM

About the Offender:

•  African American Male approximately 5'7 - 5'9, 20-25 years of age, approximately 160-170 lbs

What you can do:

•  Remember any unique physical characteristics of the offender (scars, limp, acne, teeth, etc...)
•  Never resist during a robbery, or pursue a fleeing assailant
•  If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information, and provide to the police
•  Try to meet at a Police Station or public location.
•  Dial 9-1-1 immediately and remain on scene when possible, and don't touch any evidence

If you have any information, contact Area Four

Detectives at 312-746-8253.

JG172996, JG177286, JG181522

Reference: P23-4-014A

Original source can be found here.