After 14 people were robbed at gunpoint in a span of approximately three hours on Sunday morning, police are issuing a warning to residents in many neighborhoods across the city. The incident occurred on Sunday morning.
The incidents were reported to have occurred between 5:06 and 7:53 in the morning by the Chicago police department.
Police claim that during each of the robberies, a group of four guys exited a black Audi G5 bearing the license plate number BW72037, pointed weapons at the heads of the victims, and demanded goods from them.
Police are offering a warning to residents in several neighborhoods across the city after 14 people were robbed at gunpoint in a span of about three hours on Sunday:
Police are offering a warning to residents in several neighborhoods across the city after 14 people were robbed at gunpoint in a span of about three hours on Sunday morning.https://t.co/Mnr1DRff0k
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The perpetrators then made off with the victims’ money, wallets, handbags, cell phones, and other valuables.
According to the police, the victims of these robberies were beaten during four of the crimes, and one of the victims was shot during one of the robberies.
The police did not release any new information regarding the victim who was shot during one of the robberies that took place.
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The Chicago police shared when the armed robberies happened on Sunday:
- 1900 block of West 21st Street at 5:06 a.m. in the Lower West Side.
- 2300 block of West Cermak Road at 5:13 a.m. in the Lower West Side.
- 4700 block of South Talman Avenue at 5:29 a.m. in Brighton Park.
- 3100 block of West 44th Street at 5:30 a.m. in Brighton Park.
- 4700 block of Hoyne Avenue at 5:35 a.m. in New City.
- 4700 block of South Oakley Avenue at 5:45 a.m. in New City.
- 3800 block of South Sacramento Boulevard at 5:50 a.m. in Brighton Park.
- 5600 block of South Maplewood Avenue at 6 a.m. in Gage Park.
- 2900 block of West 53rd Street at 6:01 a.m. in Gage Park.
- 1600 block of West 38th Street at 6:30 a.m. in McKinley Park.
- 1900 block of North Harding Avenue at 7 a.m. in Hermosa.
- 1900 block of North Keystone Avenue at 7:01 a.m. in Hermosa.
- 3700 block of West Lyndale Street at 7:20 a.m. in Logan Square.
- 100 block of South Sacramento Boulevard at 7:53 a.m. in Garfield Park.
The police described four men wearing dark sweatshirts with hoods, black pants, and black ski masks. They think these guys are between 18 and 25 years old, standing about 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-10, and weighing 140 to 160 pounds.
These robberies are part of many happening in different parts of the city by groups of people. The police want everyone to stay alert and avoid getting distracted while outside.
If someone faces a robber, the best thing to do is try to stay calm and not confront them to avoid getting hurt. To stay safe from robberies, it’s good to walk with others and not carry lots of money.
If you’re a victim or see a crime, call 911 right away. Tell the police everything you can about the people who did it.
The police warn people not to chase robbers but to remember what they look like, especially if they have any unique features. If you know anything about these robberies, the police want you to tell them.