Bureau of Detectives – Area Central

Community Alert

P17-1-321 (CA) November 8, 2017 Armed Robberies

012th District

Near West

About the Crime:

This alert gives notice to residents of the 12th (Near West) District of several reported armed robberies. In each of the incidents, the offenders approach the victims, produce a handgun, and forcibly demand property from the victims. The offenders were seen fleeing in a red or maroon vehicle.

Incident times and locations:

200 block of North Green St., Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 1:15am.

0-100 block of South Aberdeen St., Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 3:10am.

0-100 block of North Green St., Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 11:05pm.

400 block of West Huron St.., Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 11:30pm.

900 block of North Wood St., Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 12:58am.

1000 block of West Randolph St., Wednesday, November 5, 2017 at 12:15am.

800 block of North Richmond St., Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 12:56am.

2800 block of West Augusta Blvd., Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 1:04am.

About the Offenders:

1-3 male, African Americans, 5'09"-6'01", 160-200lbs, 18-25 years of age.

What you can do:

Always be aware of your surroundings.

If confronted by an assailant, remain calm.

Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to police.

Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, tattoos, acne, limps, etc).

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 Central

(312) 747-8380

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