Police Warn About Recent Robberies In Lakeview And Lincoln Park
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A string of robberies within a matter of days in the Lakeview and Lincoln neighborhoods has police issuing a warning to the community.
In each robbery, one or more suspects approached a person on the street, pulled out a gun, and demanded their belongings.
The crimes happened over a five-day stretch from May 16 to May 20, all late at night:
• In the 1200 block of West Waveland at 9:30 p.m. May 16;
• In the 1300 block of West Henderson at 9:40 p.m. May 16;
• In the 1200 block of West Oakdale at 11:30 p.m. May 19;
• In the 2900 block of North Sheffield at 11:40 p.m. May 20;
• And in the 2400 block of North Seminary at 11:55 p.m. May 20.
Investigators had only a vague description of one of the suspects.
Police advised people in the neighborhood to be extra cautious and aware of their surroundings.
Anyone with information about any of the robberies should call Area North detectives at 312-744-8263.