CPD warning residents after 4 armed robberies in Back of the Yards

CHICAGO (CBS) – Chicago police are warning residents Wednesday after four armed robberies in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

The robberies happened between Feb. 3 and 12.

Police say in each incident, one to four armed African American men dressed in all black would approach victims while brandishing a handgun and take their property.

Incident times and locations:

• 4800 block of South Ada Street on February 3, 2023, at 11:20 p.m.
• 5300 block of South Ashland Avenue on February 6, 2023, at 8:42 p.m.
• 1700 block of West 51st Street on February 11, 2023, at 8:30 p.m.
• 5100 block of South Paulina Street on February 12, 2023, at 11:45 a.m.

Police are reminding the public to:

• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• If you are confronted by an assailant remain calm
• Remember any unique physical characteristics (scars, limp, acne, teeth, etc...)
• Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police
• If video surveillance equipment is present, please save a copy of the incident for investigating detectives
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information
• Dial 9-1-1 immediately and remain on scene when possible
• Do NOT leave keys in your vehicle with the vehicle running.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area One at 312-747-8384